Nearly Half of American Workers See Wellness Programs as an Important Employee Retention Tool
Forty-five percent of Americans working at small to medium-sized companies said that they would stay at their jobs longer because of employer-sponsored wellness programs, according to the latest Principal Financial
Well-Being Index(SM).
The survey also found that as a result of workplace wellness programs, 40 percent of workers say they are encouraged to work harder and perform better and 26 percent miss fewer days of work by participating in such programs. As in previous years, 51 percent of workers believe wellness programs are very or somewhat successful in reducing health care costs.
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Healthy Snacking In The Workplace
Offering healthy snack food alternatives is an easy start to showing your commitment to workplace wellness. Keep records to see that they are actually being used. Make sure the supply is fresh, clean, and attractively presented. If necessary, charge a fair price, but remember that the continued wellness of your employees impacts morale and your bottom line.
Here are some helpful tips and things to keep in mind:
- Read the label! If you can’t pronounce the names of the ingredients inside, chances are it contains chemicals and additives and its best not to eat it.
- Choose snacks that are nutritious and unsweetened. Sugar lowers immune system function for several hours after being eaten.
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Steps To Improve Workplace Wellness
With employees spending eight to 10 hours of their day in the workplace, it is important for businesses to have an environment of wellness present. Studies show that when companies provide wellness programs, employees feel valued and businesses save money while improving their productivity.Our nation is in a health crisis. About 65 percent of American adults are not physically active, contributing to astounding rates of heart disease and a huge increase in type II diabetes. This costs the U.S. billions in health care each year. According to the American Heart Association, “Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending in the United States.” Heart disease and type II diabetes are obesity-related diseases that stem from poor nutritional habits and sedentary lifestyles.(Read More) … http://alturl.com/8tnr
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