Scientific literature and the Surgeon General?s Report, ?Health People 2010? states that people can have a significant impact on their health through their daily lifestyle choices. These choices are the main causes of 50 percent of premature deaths in the United States. Health behaviors such as smoking, inactivity, stress, and poor nutrition can have immediate impact on health care cost, absenteeism, and productivity of individual employees.
Many corporate executives understand that their employees are their most important resource. They understand that a positive and supportive work environment will attract, support, and retain the top employees in the field. More companies regardless of size are recognizing the bottom-line benefits of healthy employees. Studies have shown that corporate wellness programs have a positive return on investment by increased productivity, decreasing time lost to illness or injury, and controlling health care costs. By initiating wellness programs in your company, you can create a positive, creative, energetic, and productive workforce that will live healthier happier lives. |
