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A focus on workplace wellness can help employers increase productivity, contain health costs, attract workers, boost morale, and support employee physical and mental health.
A company can support worker wellbeing by creating an environment and company culture that supports good health. Surveys have shown that employees are most interested in wellness programs that support an individual’s physical, mental, and financial health. A company can offer programs that focus on these areas to best support wellness goals.
How companies benefit from a wellness program
Supporting a culture of wellness in the workplace can help a company
The importance of wellness
Concern about the overall health of Americans is another great reason to focus on wellness in the workplace. Many Americans suffer from chronic disease, such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes. Trillions are spent each year to treat chronic conditions and mental health conditions. Many chronic diseases are caused by behaviors such as smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, overuse of alcohol, and lack of sleep. Supporting healthy behaviors and encouraging preventive healthcare visits can help prevent chronic diseases.
Obesity is another concern. Millions of U.S. adults are impacted by obesity. Conditions related to obesity include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. These are also some of the leading causes of preventable, premature death. The health implications of obesity also carry a price tag that can run into the billions of dollars. In addition, obesity is associated with a significant increase in the number of days an employee is absent from work.
A focus on workplace wellness can help employers increase productivity, contain health costs, attract workers, boost morale, and support employee physical and mental health.
A company can support worker wellbeing by creating an environment and company culture that supports good health. Surveys have shown that employees are most interested in wellness programs that support an individual’s physical, mental, and financial health. A company can offer programs that focus on these areas to best support wellness goals.
How companies benefit from a wellness program
Supporting a culture of wellness in the workplace can help a company
The importance of wellness
Concern about the overall health of Americans is another great reason to focus on wellness in the workplace. Many Americans suffer from chronic disease, such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes. Trillions are spent each year to treat chronic conditions and mental health conditions. Many chronic diseases are caused by behaviors such as smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, overuse of alcohol, and lack of sleep. Supporting healthy behaviors and encouraging preventive healthcare visits can help prevent chronic diseases.
Obesity is another concern. Millions of U.S. adults are impacted by obesity. Conditions related to obesity include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. These are also some of the leading causes of preventable, premature death. The health implications of obesity also carry a price tag that can run into the billions of dollars. In addition, obesity is associated with a significant increase in the number of days an employee is absent from work.