Wellness Program : Health Promotion Programs Now as Important as Cost and Workforce Issues.

August 25, 2010

25 percent Jump in Corporation Interest in Staff Member Wellness
Employee health promotion for their workers, companys are discovering, is good for the health of their businesses as well. Health promotion programs help to cut the costs associated with poor employee health, which include absenteeism, loss of productivity and poor work quality.
A recent Hewitt Associates survey [...]

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Wellness Program : Employee Wellness and Effective Health Care Reform.

August 24, 2010

It’s clear to virtually every American (particularly those of us in business) that healthcare costs are skyrocketing out of control.
No one doubts that either the market will solve the problem OR the government will impose one on us. Managed care has failed from either a cost containment or quality of care perspective.
Corporations have [...]

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Wellness Program : Wellness Programs.

August 23, 2010

Research spanning more than a decade has consistently shown health promotion programs to be financially effective and that every dollar invested on a health promotion program can return $2.30 and $10.10 by lowering absenteeism, sick day usage and by lowering insurance costs.
Likewise it is noted that there are marked improvements in worker performance and [...]

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Wellness Program : Popular Wellness Programs.

August 22, 2010

Some of the top wellness programs currently in use today include –
Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) is a top wellness program currently in use globally. Organizations that implement it determine the safety and health concerns of staff by the assessment of appropriateness of the facilities and equipment against the needs of the [...]

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Wellness Program : Has Wellness Been Hijacked?

August 21, 2010

Wellness is a great concept. It brings happiness into health and encourages a indeed holistic approach to life. Wikipedia defines wellness as a healthful balance of the mind-body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of wellness.
It sounds like exactly what every one is looking for. But when you begin to talk about [...]

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Wellness Program : Investment in Corporate Fitness, Wellness Compensates Big Dividends.

August 20, 2010

High rates of staff member turnover and the costs of sick days are increasingly taking bites into corporate profits.  The high cost of recruitment programs only adds to the challenges that these problems in total cost the typical corporation.
Many corporations are finding the solution to these challenges by increasing job satisfaction, team building, and [...]

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Wellness Program : Employee Wellness Becomes Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Issue – Precisely how to Reduce Worksite Health Care Costs.

August 19, 2010

The Partnership for Prevention was formed to encourage Fortune 1000 businesses to consider making workforce health a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) issue and adopt strategies to promote avoidance and wellness.
After several years of double-digit rate increases for medical insurance, organizations are realizing that one of the best ways to slow the cost increases is [...]

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Wellness Program : Wellness Program Ideas –  More Wellness Topics and Ideas.

August 18, 2010

A listing of potential wellness topics and ideas not previously mentioned follows. Take some time to “think tank and brainstorm” new ideas with your own internal employee Health Promotion Committee.
Nutrition Category
• Low-fat campaign/food groups
• Team salad bars
• Vending machine changes
• Diet analysis by a nutritionist
• Produce on parade
• Eating disorder support group
• Restaurant education
Physical Activity/Exercise [...]

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Wellness Program : Wellness Program Ideas –  Safety and Wellness.

August 17, 2010

Other departments within an organization will likely focus on related areas of employee safety and injury prevention. Wellness activities are a natural partner to many other HR, employee motivation, and safety programs.
Body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe working practices are three areas which may  be coordinated together.
• Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains –  This injury [...]

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Wellness Program : Health Promotion Program Ideas –  Holiday Activities.

August 16, 2010

Tying wellness activities into holiday themes is a strategy widely used to develop interest and participation. Notwithstanding, be aware that offering holiday activities in the worksite can develop issues.
Your workplace may have policies and guidelines already in place about issues such as appropriate decorations themes, work time, etc. Be sure to check with executive [...]

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