Who needs Employee Health and Wellness Programs? If you work in an office or a worksite or are a member of an company who spends a considerable amount of time at work, you will benefit from a well-designed worker Employee Health and Wellness Program. Employees spend a minimum of about 200 hours a month at […]

Employee Health and Wellness Programs at the corporate level are beneficial, right? Wellness statistics clearly show that such Employee Health and Wellness Programs are not only cost-effective to the organization but can assist the worker in developing a healthier lifestyle. With the rising cost of healthcare, Employee Health and Wellness Programs simply make sense. So […]

Getting Started - Secure management support
• Justifications for having a Wellness Fair
• Health risk assessments
• Help for high-risk population: smokers, obese staff members
• Early detection of diabetes, heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure)
 
Wellness Fair Participation - Identify your audience
• Employees only, whole family, retirees?
• Community involvement? […]

According to Gordian Health Solutions, the effectiveness of Employee Health and Wellness Programs in improving health and decreasing healthcare costs is directly linked to incentives: the more substantial the incentives, the higher the success rate. Incentives can range from tokens of achievement, such as t-shirts, water bottles and sports equipment, to more substantial financial awards, […]

Preventing injuries is a high priority for employers, especially in factory settings such as Honda. That’s why the company offers several initiatives—including line-site process evaluations —to identify potential hazards and help reduce the chance of injury. As part of an early intervention program, Honda staff members who are feeling pain can receive a massage of […]

Benefits of Stress Reduction Programs
 
While stress cannot be eliminated from life, or even from the workplace, coping skills can be developed with relative ease. Stress management skills lead to decreased rates of absence and more effective, more productive staff members. Because stress has been shown to contribute to such physical conditions as ulcers, high blood […]

Benefits of Prenatal Care and Breastfeeding
 
The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is particularly relevant to when applied to preventive measures taken during pregnancy, when a few extra ounces of birth weight can save a child’s life. During pregnancy, simple precautions can help avoid catastrophic results; giving up smoking, […]

Benefits of smoking Cessation Programs
 
Instances of respiratory diseases, cancer and other illnesses can be decreased through smoking cessation efforts. smoking cessation initiatives can provide huge opportunities for improved health.
 
The American Cancer Society reports that smoking staff members cost businesses an average of $1,429 per smoker per year in increased healthcare costs over non-smoking staff members. […]

Benefits of Nutrition Programs
 
Nutrition directly impacts nearly every aspect of physical and mental health. A healthy diet can help protect against such conditions as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, certain cancers and depression. Obesity, which is among the most common conditions linked to diet, affects a record number of Americans.
 
The American Journal of Health […]

Wellness programming means different things to different businesses. Effective wellness initiatives can be as simple as bringing bushel baskets of fresh fruit into break rooms to encourage better eating. They can be as extensive as building fitness facilities onsite or paying for obesity treatments.
 
A driving factor behind the push toward wellness spans businesses of all […]