Let’s Talk About Corporate Wellness

Employers: If there was an easy way to improve your company’s productivity, boost employee morale, and save your business money in the long run, you’d jump at the opportunity, right? As it turns out, there is a simple way to accomplish all of the above: through a corporate wellness program.

A corporate wellness program can be designed around your business and your employees and can be as simple or as complex as you’d like. You have the freedom to be creative with your corporate wellness strategy and approach, personalizing everything to your unique goals. Continue reading to learn more about the different types of corporate wellness programs and how your company could benefit from the inclusion of a wellness program.

What is a corporate wellness program?

Simply put, a corporate wellness program is any type of program implemented by an employer with the goals of improving the health and well-being of their employees. These types of programs can improve health, productivity, and morale.

What does a corporate wellness program include?

The beauty of corporate wellness programs is their flexibility. No two companies or groups of employees are alike, so corporate wellness programs may vary greatly. Some of the most important components to encourage are physical activity, nutrition, no smoking, and a work-life balance. Your corporate wellness program may include any of the following components:

General Health

• Employee healthcare
• Free or discounted gym memberships
• Anti-smoking incentives
• Ergonomic workstations
• Onsite preventive screenings

Nutrition

• Workshops and counseling
• Offering healthy snacks or meals
• Personalized nutrition plans and tips, based on each employee’s metabolism, preferences, and state of health

Emotional & Social Well-Being

• Counseling and support for depression or stress
• Meditation or yoga workshops
• Team-building activities
• Work/family events

What are the benefits of a corporate wellness program?

The majority of healthcare spending in the United States is attributed to chronic medical conditions, many of which are preventable. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 500 billion dollars are spent annually on preventable health issues, related to obesity and smoking. Close to half of those costs are due to lost productivity in the workplace. By implementing a corporate wellness program, you can help cut healthcare costs, increase productivity, and improve the overall health and happiness of your employees.

Through a corporate wellness program, your employees will be healthier and happier. Healthier employees use their health insurance less and take fewer sick days, which saves you money. Additionally, whether they use the program or not, just knowing that their employer cares can improve employee morale, which boosts productivity.

The long-term benefits of a corporate wellness program greatly outweigh the initial financial investment or time commitment. Whether your employees choose to partake or not, even just knowing that their employer cares to offer a wellness program is enough to boost morale and productivity. Would you like to learn more about the health and wellness consulting services offered by E3 Consulting? We’ll help you customize a corporate wellness program just for your business and employees. Get started with a pre-evaluation survey below.

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