Wellness Program Introduction
Risky health behaviors by employees cost a company. Changing those behaviors can save the employer money and increase the employee’s productivity.
Because work gives an employee a stable setting and support system, Wellness Programs programs can have a great impact on reducing high-risk behaviors. This impact results in lower health claims cost, less absenteeism, […]

Wellness Program ROI is a topic of interest to virtually anyone involved in wellness program initiatives.  Most CFO’s fail to see the logic behind health promotion and thus demand that wellness coordinators show some measure of Wellness Program ROI.  Enter one such company that has demonstrated their wellness program ROI and are sharing the information […]

Benefits of a Corporate Wellness Program: For the Employee
A healthy lifestyle impacts every part of your day-to-day work environment. Corporate Wellness Programs translate into fewer injuries, less human error, and a more harmonious office environment. They also let you know that your organization is concerned about your general health and well-being.
A good Corporate Wellness Program […]

First aid is one of those things that you hope you will never need, but is a good thing to have the training for if a situation arises. Bringing a trainer into the workplace can also be part of a team-building exercise, as it encourages people to work together to learn for a common goal.
Many […]

Offering healthy snack food alternatives is an easy start to showing your commitment to Workplace Wellness. Keep records to see that they are actually being used. Make sure the supply is fresh, clean, and attractively presented. If necessary, charge a fair price, but remember that the continued wellness of your employees impacts morale and your […]

Many options for implementing a coporate fitness program as part of a corporate wellness program are available, from subsidizing gym memberships to setting up a walking program. There are just as many ways to provide incentives for your employees to participate.
The benefits are obvious - an improved health, alertness, and general well being, resulting in […]

Starting a Wellness Program
Before You Start a Wellness Program
The key thing to remember is that participation in your Wellness Program must be voluntary. Not all of your employees or coworkers are going to participate. Have your employees fill out the Employee Wellness Program Interest Survey to see how interested they are.
Once you tabulate the likely […]