Missed work means lost productivity. It also means your company is losing money. In fact, absenteeism costs U.S. employers $1,685 per employee each year. Does it seem as though your employees spend more time out sick than they do in the office? Wellness programs can improve employee morale, increase job satisfaction, and even reduce the chances of a workplace injury.
Workplace wellness programs are a set of health and protection strategies that encourage the physical and mental well-being of your employees. They help ensure that health is a priority. In return, your workers are able to function at a higher level and be more productive.
Some ideas for your wellness program include
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Flu shot clinics
- Health and fitness classes
- Weight loss programs
- Incentives for participation
Wellness is a priority at State Fund, too. Our wellness program includes
- Weight loss challenges and programs
- Treadmill workstations so employees can walk while they work or walk on their break
- Bike desks for employees to pedal and work or pedal on break
- Onsite group exercise programs with employee instructors, such as Yoga and Tai Chi
- Walking challenges
- Onsite flu shots
- Smoking cessation
It might be difficult to put a price on wellness, but healthy, happy workers are priceless.