Health and Wellness Programs
Companies have been implementing health and wellness programs with great success. More than 90% of companies with 200 or more employees have wellness programs in place, according to the Department of Labor. According to a recent Harvard study, medical costs fall about $3.27 and absentee costs fall by about $2.73 for every dollar spent in these areas. Studies also confirm the following benefits to both employers and employees:
Employers:
- Increased productivity
- Reduced absenteeism
- Reduced premiums
- Improved ability to attract and retain top talent
Employees:
- Reduced absenteeism
- Reduced healthcare costs
- Improved overall health
- Increased productivity
Since more than half of Americans get health insurance through their employer and those same Americans spend most of their waking hours at work, the workplace is a perfect venue to introduce wellness programs.
Health and wellness programs work by:
- Encouraging physical fitness through gym memberships, exercise and nutritional coaching and weight loss programs
- Promoting programs that help people quit smoking
- Providing on-site health screens and flu shots
- Providing access to newsletters and on-line resources for healthy living
Please contact Sheridan Benefits for information on the best Health and Wellness Programs for your company.