With the rise of corporate wellness programs, it's easy to think of them as a luxury for companies. The reality is that all companies need to have an employee health initiatives in place, whether it's for their workforce or even for themselves. If you have not yet considered a corporate fitness program, it's probably time to consider it. Here's why:
Increase Productivity
Corporate wellness programs have been shown to increase employee productivity.
According to the American Psychological Association, 20 minutes of exercise each day can improve one's memory. If your employees can retain and connect more pieces of information, you'll find productivity levels can increase significantly.
In addition, many people feel bad both physically and mentally. The most common causes are lack of sleep or restful sleep, high stress levels at work, repetitive or strenuous work tasks (such as those done in an office setting), poor eating habits due to long hours combined with heavy workloads – all these factors contribute toward a negative lifestyle which leads to decreased productivity levels at work. In fact, 62% of employees say that feeling bad is the cause of decreased productivity!
Atmosphere of Empowerment
In addition to the health benefits, a wellness program can help your company cultivate a culture of empowerment and self-improvement. Research shows that 86% of employees will choose a company with a wellness program over one without—and that number is even higher for millennials (90%). There are many ways in which a wellness program creates an atmosphere of empowerment for employees. For example, it gives them more control over their own health by encouraging them to take steps toward better living habits, like eating better and exercising more often. This shifts their locus of control inward from an external place, removing the victim mindset which prevents people from improving their situation.
It also lifts morale by building camaraderie within teams through regular healthy activities such as office yoga classes or walking groups outside on nice days during lunch hour. In fact, companies with these types of programs report higher levels of employee engagement than those without!,
Cost Effective
As a business owner, you want to do everything you can to ensure that your employees are healthy and happy. And with the rising costs of health care, it only makes sense for employers to seek out more cost-effective ways of reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity.
As a business owner, you want to do everything you can to ensure that your employees are healthy and happy. And with the rising costs of health care, it only makes sense for employers to seek out more cost-effective ways of reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity.
While many companies have an informal approach towards implementing corporate fitness programs—such as encouraging employees to take breaks during the day or providing ergonomic equipment in the workplace—a formal corporate fitness initiative provides a structured framework upon which everyone can build their own personal fitness plan.
Stronger, Healthier Workforce
It's not just about the bottom line. A healthy workforce is a productive workforce, and it's becoming more and more important for companies to offer comprehensive health benefits for their employees. A recent study by the American Heart Association found that companies whose employees had access to wellness programs saw an average annual increase in revenue of 11%.
It's also about attracting the best talent: according to another study, over half of Americans say they would be more likely to stay at a job if it offered wellness perks such as gym memberships or discounts on healthy foods. A healthier workforce will attract and retain top talent, who want to work for companies that are making an effort to invest in their employees' well-being.
Employee engagement is higher when employees feel supported by their employers and empowered to make healthy choices for themselves. This leads to increased morale and reduces turnover rates, which means less time spent on hiring and training new people!
If you want to boost your employees’ morale, increase their productivity and create a healthy work environment, there are few things that can do the job like a corporate wellness program. It’s an investment worth making.
Lose Your Corporate Weight
If you want to boost your employees’ morale, increase their productivity and create a healthy work environment, there are few things that can do the job like a corporate wellness program. It’s an investment worth making.
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Elle Honeycutt