Why Have a Employee Wellness Program?

There are a number of reasons why a Company Health and Wellness Program is beneficial.

1. Enhanced Morale – When the organizational culture begins to change as a result the Employee Wellness  Program, you and your workers may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the  employer.  Ultimately, one of the most ambitious objectives of any broad-based Company Health and  Wellness Program is to attempt to sway the attitudes and actions of the employer’s most valuable  resource — its workers.

2. Reduced Turnover – As we all know, worker replacement costs can be quite high for any kind of  business.  The effort and expense associated with running employment ads, reading applications,  checking references, interviewing qualified candidates, hiring and training a new employee can be a  serious burden on any business.  In light of the challenges that high worker turnover pose, many  companies are looking to Employee Wellness Programs as an additional perk that can help to prevent  workers from jumping ship.

3. Increased Recruitment Potential – In the midst of a very tight labor market, companies are forced to  pull out the stops in order to recruit new talent.  In some instances, Employee Wellness Programs can  prove to be a very valuable tool in sealing the deal.

4. Reduced Absenteeism – When an employee misses work in a business setting, the entire employer is  forced to absorb his/her responsibilities.  Even in the event of the occasional absence caused by  things like colds and the flu, work can back-up and tensions can build.

Even worse is a long-term absence caused by a major health event that requires hospitalization  and/or rehabilitation.  By preventing certain types of illness caused by poor lifestyle habits,  Employee Wellness Programs can play an important role in reducing absenteeism.

5. Medical Care Cost Containment – The majority of companies don’t start a Company Health and Wellness  Program with cost containment in mind.  However, cost containment for certain health problems should be  considered a viable goal by many companies.

6. Enhanced Worker Health Status – One of the greatest advantages of a well-designed Company Health and  Wellness Program is the promise of improved health.  There is a growing body of evidence that suggests  well-designed Employee Wellness Programs can successfully impact such behaviors as tobacco use,  high-risk alcohol use, seatbelt use and more.