Corporate Wellness Programs

BENEFITS OF CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS

• Decreased Absenteeism
• More Energetic Employees
• Better, Friendlier Work Environment
• Reduced Health Care Costs
• Increased Employee Satisfaction
• Higher Productivity

Studies show that employees who exercise incur health care costs 31% lower than those who don’t. The Surgeon General determined that 70% of all illnesses are due to lifestyle related causes. One half of all medical costs are attributed to illnesses that could be prevented. Each year, companies spend as much as $109 billion on employee medical services and prescription drugs and lose an estimated $18.2 billion because of lost productivity due to costly ailments. Studies have repeatedly shown that healthy employees equate to happier employees, which in turn, leads to a reduction in absenteeism, less money spent on health care costs and ultimately a better, more profitable business.

WE DO EMPLOYEE WELLNESS DIFFERENTLY

As you know, most corporate fitness programs are available only through the employer themselves; we decided that wasn’t necessarily in everyone’s best interest. After all, our goal is to help as many people as we can. To do so, our Employee Fitness Programs allow both the employer and the employees themselves to take advantage of the Program’s savings. All it takes is a minimum of five employees, working for the same employer, to get our corporate savings. Contact us now for a detailed Corporate Wellness quote or more information!

A number of these studies provide evidence of lower medical and insurance costs for participants in health promotion programs, particularly programs involving exercise.

• For $30 per person, the Bank of America conducted a health promotion program for retirees using a risk assessment questionnaire, self-care books and other mailed materials. Insurance claims were reduced an average of $164 per year in this group while they increased $15 for the control group. Since they were able to document significant changes in risk behavior, they anticipate greater savings in future years.
• Pacific Bell’s FitWorks participants claim $300 less per case for a one year savings of $700,000. Savings for conditions related to a sedentary lifestyle are $722 per case.
• Coca Cola reported a reduction in health care claims with an exercise program alone, saving $500 per employee per year for the employees (60%) who joined their HealthWorks fitness program.
• Prudential Insurance Company reports that the company’s major medical costs dropped from $574 to $312 for each participant in its wellness program.
• Absenteeism has been shown to be impacted by employer health promotion programs. The evidence indicates a significant reduction in absenteeism and resultant dollars saved as a result of employee fitness programs.
• Pacific Bell’s FitWorks program decreased absent days .8 percent to save $2 million in one year. FitWorks members also spent 3.3 days less on short term disability for an additional savings of $4.7 million.
• Focusing health promotion efforts on high risk employees can lead to better results. A national manufacturing company reports a decrease of 12.2% in illness days for these employees.
• A two year study by The DuPont Corporation of the effect of its comprehensive health promotion program on absences among workers reports that blue collar employees at intervention sites had a 14% decline in disability days vs. 5.8% decline for controls. There were a total of 11,726 fewer net disability days.
• A number of employers with health promotion programs report documented improvement in job attitude, work performance, energy level, and/or overall morale among program participants-all critical factors in enhancing productivity.
• A Johnson & Johnson study found that employee attitude changes were greater at health promotion intervention sites with significant positive attitude changes noted in the categories of organizational commitment, supervision, working conditions, job competence/security, and pay/benefits.
• In a Canadian government study, the Canada Life Assurance Company experimental group realized a 4% increase in productivity after starting an employee fitness program, compared to the control group. Further, 47% of program participants reported that they felt more alert, had better rapport with their coworkers, and generally enjoyed their work more.
• Swedish investigators found that mental performance was significantly better in physically fit workers than in non-fit workers. Fit workers committed 27% fewer errors on tasks involving concentration and short-term memory, as compared with the performance of non-fit workers.

A SMALL CORPORATE WELLNESS INVESTMENT CAN YIELD HUGE RETURNS

As you can see, investing a small amount to help keep your employees healthy and fit will go a long way to helping to ensure the success of your company. An easy way to directly contribute to the well-being of your employees is through the offering of an effective fitness and nutrition program.

Many employers and employees are now viewing “corporate wellness” as the new essential component to their compensation plans. But, traditional means of providing this benefit can be costly. The eFitness for Life Employee Fitness Program is extremely affordable while also being very effective, convenient and educational.

eFitness for Life understands the crucial role fitness plays in good health and preventive care. Our Employee Fitness Programs are designed to accommodate both small and large businesses and their needs, as well as, a variety of different budget options.

The eFitness for Life Employee Fitness Program is both comprehensive and affordable. Our programs and our staff share the common goal of making the process of getting fit, easier and enjoyable. We thrive on the personal interaction and relationships we build with our clients, both corporate and individual.

Your Employee Wellness Participants Will Receive:

• Fitness and Nutritional Assessments
• Fitness and Nutritional Recommendations
• Personalized Training Plans
• Complete Nutrition and Meal Plans
• Tracking Charts and Graphs
• Health and Fitness Newsletters and Resources
• 24/7 Coach/Trainer Communication

To learn more about enrolling your company in our Corporate Wellness Program, contact us!