Top 5 reasons every company should consider Employee Wellness Program

September 29, 2010 by Paul Rauseo  
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Human capital refers to the stock of competences, knowledge and personality attributes embodied in the ability to perform labor so as to produce economic value. The success of a company depends very heavily on the productivity and work performance of its human capital, its people. The ability to function and perform at a high level consistently is greatly enhanced by Employee Wellness Programs. Wellness Programs focus on the physical well-being of employees, looking after medical requirements and ensuring personal health is a priority and in return higher productivity.

Here are the top five reasons why your company needs an Employee Wellness Program.

1.       Improved Work Performance

·         Employees who participate in wellness programs have noted a substantial improvement in work performance.

2.       Increased Responsibility

·         Employees that feel like the company takes in interest in their wellbeing and health will take an added interest in performing their best.

3.       Increased Productivity

·         Studies show that when an employee is healthy they are more productive. Being healthy increases output, concentration, and energy levels.

4.       Decreased Health Care Costs

·         Simply put, healthier employees mean less claims resulting in lower premiums.

5.       Reduced Absenteeism

·         The benefit of a Wellness Program is that absenteeism will be significantly reduced, if not avoided all together. For a company this is the bottom line, reduced absenteeism equals a reduction in costs and an increase in productivity. Happier Employees!

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