Why should an employer value worksite wellness?

Employees are more likely to be on the job performing well when they are in optimal physical and psychological health. They are also more likely to be attracted to, remain with, and value a company that obviously values them. There are many reasons, especially in the current business and health climate, to promote wellness in the workplace. Those reasons include:

Improved business image
Improved community relations
Improved employer/employee relations
Improved job satisfaction
Improved employee morale
Increased quality and quantity of production
Decreased levels of stress and conflict
Decreased cost of recruiting and retraining
Fewer on-the-job injuries
Fewer disability days
Fewer sick days
Reduced staff turnover
Reduced absenteeism/presenteeism
Reduced workers' compensation claims
Reduced healthcare costs

What are current business leaders saying?

"At Dow, our analysis shows that prevention can impact both direct and indirect health related costs. Our profit potential is inexplicably linked to the capability and performance of our employees."

-- Andres N. Liveris, Preident & CEO, Dow Chemicals

"General Motors estimates that health benefit costs add over $1,500 to the cost of each automobile. Healthy lifestyles are the most effective alternative."

-- Rick Wagoner, CEO, General Motors

"We believe that programs that help reduce health risks can yield valuable benefits. It is clear that encouraging a healthy lifestyle makes good business sense."

-- John Rowe, MD, Chairman, Aetna

Resources

Are you looking for additional worksite wellness resources? If so, be sure to check out these two great websites:

WELCOA - The Wellness Councils of America

Partnership for Prevention - Worksite Health

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Why should an employer value worksite wellness? Employees are more likely to be on the job performing well when they are in optimal physical and psychological health. They are also more likely to be attracted to, remain with, and value a company that obviously values them. There are many reasons, especially in the current business and health climate, to promote wellness in the workplace. Those reasons include: Improved business image Improved community relations Improved employer/employee relations Improved job satisfaction Improved employee morale Increased quality and quantity of production Decreased levels of stress and conflict Decreased cost of recruiting and retraining Fewer on-the-job injuries Fewer disability days Fewer sick days Reduced staff turnover Reduced absenteeism/presenteeism Reduced workers' compensation claims Reduced healthcare costs What are current business leaders saying? "At Dow, our analysis shows that prevention can impact both direct and indirect health related costs. Our profit potential is inexplicably linked to the capability and performance of our employees." -- Andres N. Liveris, Preident & CEO, Dow Chemicals "General Motors estimates that health benefit costs add over $1,500 to the cost of each automobile. Healthy lifestyles are the most effective alternative." -- Rick Wagoner, CEO, General Motors "We believe that programs that help reduce health risks can yield valuable benefits. It is clear that encouraging a healthy lifestyle makes good business sense." -- John Rowe, MD, Chairman, Aetna Resources Are you looking for additional worksite wellness resources? If so, be sure to check out these two great websites: WELCOA - The Wellness Councils of America Partnership for Prevention - Worksite Health