Business wellness programs provide a convenient incentive for employees to improve their health while reducing healthcare costs and absenteeism for the employer. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 75 percent of an employer’s health care costs and productivity losses are related to employee lifestyle choices. According to the CDC, workplace alcohol, tobacco and other drug use costs American companies over $100 billion each year and obesity costs $147 billion a year.

Statistics show that participation and success rates are increased substantially when people work together for a common goal. In addition to the benefit of healthier employees, wellness programs promote good will within the community as employers are investing in their employees in a personal, lasting way.

As older employees opt to extend their retirement age, the investment in their health can prove cost efficient. An added benefit to the company is the retention of knowledge that seasoned employees provide and reduced turnover and retraining costs.

Lunch  & Learn seminars are a great way to engage employee participation in your company’s wellness program. I would be happy to meet with your HR manager to do an analysis of your specific health concerns and design a program to address your most critical needs. There is no charge for this initial analysis or for the first seminar.

Please contact me to discuss further or to set up a time to schedule an health analysis for your organization.

Be well, live strong!

Sandra