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Corporate Activities :
Today business
houses are facing challenges of increased medical expenses, loss
of work hours as a consequence of the growing epidemic of chronic
diseases.
Precious resources are lost to disability, absenteeism and
attendance arising from chronic diseases. Medical claim costs that
employers incur is staggering and getting difficult and expensive.
There is need of greater business engagement to help prevent
chronic diseases Industries can play prominent role in using the
workplace to promote long-term health behavioral change to the
measurable benefit of themselves, their employees and local
communities.
Health and Wellness in the Workplace :
The Need Poor
health impacts the most precious resource of your organization
the effectiveness and performance of your human capital. Unmanaged
health issues, such as diabetes, migraine headaches, or asthma
attacks, can damage productivity significantly Consider these
statistics:
40% of job turnover is due to stress. Over 50% of lost workdays
are stress related or due to avoidable diseases
The workplace is an ideal setting to address these health issues
and promote healthier lifestyles. At the workplace, individuals
can obtain health-related information, take part in health
screenings and preventive services, and gain the social support
often needed for health behavior change.
Programs which promote Health and Wellness in the Workplace are
the only way to have healthier employees and ultimately lower
healthcare costs.
BENEFITS ARE FOR BOTH THE EMPLOYEE AND THE EMPLOYER.
Starting a wellness program allows employers to improve the mental
and physical health of employees and sometimes their dependents.
Focus is on reduction in health risk and disease prevention.
Return-on-investment (ROI) for corporate wellness programs have
shown savings-to-cost ratios 3:1. Savings are observed in medical
costs, absenteeism, workers compensation costs, short-term
disability, and increased productivity and improved employee
retention.
Benefits of Programs and activities
Reduce physical and mental stress
Improves self confidence, work efficiency and productivity
Promote a healthier work-life style
Reducing health care costs
Increase employee morale, and aid in employee recruitment
and
retention.
Reduce absenteeism and turnover
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