All About Health And Wellness Programs
Research spanning more than a decade has consistently shown wellness programs to be financially effective and that every dollar invested on a wellness program can return $2.30 and $10.10 by decreasing absenteeism, sick day usage and by decreasing insurance costs.
Also it is noted that there are marked improvements in staff member performance and productivity [...]
Some of the top health promotion programs currently in use today include –
Health Risk (Assessment|Appraisal}s
Health Risk (Assessment|Appraisal} is a top health promotion program currently in use globally. Organizations that implement it determine the safety and health concerns of staff members by the assessment of appropriateness of the facilities and equipment against the needs of [...]
Health Promotion is a great concept. It brings happiness into health and encourages a in fact holistic approach to life. Wikipedia defines wellness as a healthy 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 [...]
High rates of worker 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 average organization.
A lot of organizations are finding the solution to these challenges by increasing job satisfaction, team building, [...]
The Partnership for Avoidance was formed to encourage Fortune 1000 corporations 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 health insurance, businesses are realizing that among the best ways to slow the cost increases is to [...]
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 staff member 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 [...]
Other departments within an organization will likely focus on related areas of worker safety and injury prevention. Wellness activities are a natural partner to many other human resource, worker motivation, and safety programs.
Body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe working practices are three areas which might be coordinated together.
• Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains – This [...]
Health Testing:
• Blood pressure
• Breast cancer Testing
• Skin cancer Testing
• Diabetes Testing
• Cholesterol Testing
• Eye exams
• Body-fat Testing
• Flu shots
• Posture screening, spinal assessment
• On-Site child immunizations
• Prostate cancer screenings
• Fitness Testing
• Depression Testing
Physical Fitness Activities:
• On-Site fitness center or exercise room
• Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks)
• On-Site bike rake
• Mind [...]
Employee Health Services
• worksite medical services
• workplace medical examinations
• health risk screening and counselling:
• blood pressure screening,
• blood cholesterol screening,
• blood glucose screening clinics,
• thyroid screening,
• bone density screening,
• prostrate cancer screening
• encourage self-exams – breasts, testicles
• medical surveillance Strategies
• immunizations and flu vaccinations
• Disability Management
• Active rehab
• Return to work Strategies
• Self-care Strategies
• Disease [...]
Employee Wellness Programs: The Grand Slam
Employee Wellness Plans are as close to a grand slam proposition as you’ll find, according to the majority of researchers and Employer Health and Wellness Program experts.
But if you have skeptics in your business who are questioning the expense of starting an Employee Wellness Program, you may be wary too. [...]