Employee Health Screening

How does a wellness program affect the organization?

Wellness programs undoubtedly benefit both the employers and employees. Numerous studies have found a direct link, showing that healthy employees make happy employees, therefore increasing productivity in the workplace.

Not only are workers who exercise more apt to be productive, but they’re more likely to stay with their organization long term. This saves organizations a great deal of money in application and turnover costs.

Health Care costs in the USA doubled between 1990 and 2001. They are expected to double again by 2012. During this time, studies have shown that adult obesity has risen as high as 80% in some states. This is a startling statistic. for every 1% in Body Mass Index, a person’s health care costs increase by $120.

Not only is this expensive for the company but it can also be deadly, greatly raising one’s chances of heart attack or stroke. Workers at risk for these two serious medical conditions cost companys thousands of dollars more annually than their healthy peers.

Knowing these troubling statistics allows corporations to take action.  The first step is to come up with a plan on how to fight these statistics in your worksite. Most adults in this country spend the majority of their time at work.

That is why health promotion programs are so essential. Having access to an exercise facility and other healthful lifestyle choices should be implemented in every corporation. There really is no reason not to.

One study showed that starting a health promotion program in the worksite, reduced sick time by 28 percent, reduced the use of healthcare benefits by 26 percent, and reduced employee’s compensation claims by 30 percent.

Take a good look at some of these statistics. Your corporation cannot afford not to have a health promotion program.