The cost of poor health is more than just insurance premiums, but poor lifestyle increases risk of chronic conditions which have a negative effect on employees’ lives and increase premium costs. Additionally, they can make it more difficult to be productive, leading to more sick days and increase workers’ compensation costs. Thankfully lifestyle risks can be affected by behavior change which employers can influence.
Employer sponsored health & wellness (ESHW) services such as acupuncture and herbal care contribute to reduced stress and improvements in employee’s overall health and wellbeing. Stress may describe feelings of anxiety, apprehension, or agitation. Excessive pressures from work performance needs can increase situations of illness and days off work. Employee sponsored wellness programs which include acupuncture tend to increase employee productivity, improve, and maintain high employee morale, improve recruitment & retention of employees, reduce absenteeism, reduce health risks, and build camaraderie among coworkers.
Employer sponsored Health & Wellness programs may include acupuncture, massage, healthy lunch & snacks, naps or siesta after lunch, fitness activities, community service activities, and lunch and learning sessions.
Setting clear goals that will become a win-win for both the employer and the employee include, dedicating a team to plan and implement a test or pilot program, collect data through surveying employees, communicate the program among staff and requiring feedback can all be helpful in determining the benefits of a work sponsored health and wellness program. If currant morale is low, then there may be a need to require 30 minutes to an hour per week of employer sponsored health & wellness activity. Including required wellness time per employee can also ensure ESHW program data is achievable for determining future changes adjustments and enhancements for the program.
Employer sponsored health & Wellness programs can provide the influence and support that employees’ need to mitigate negative health conditions which directly impact employer needs. Create a win for employees and the employer by setting and committing to employer sponsored health & wellness programs. ESHW programs show that employers truly care about the employees providing lasting positive impact.
For more information on how Cosmic Connectors, LLC can help with employer sponsored health & wellness programs please contact us at (443) 312-9392.