Archive for April, 2009
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Employee Health Promotion Programs
Research spanning more than a decade has consistently demonstrated Worksite Wellness Programs to be financially effective and that every dollar invested on a corporate wellness program can return $2.30 and $10.10 by decreasing absenteeism, sick day usage and by lowering insurance costs. Additionally it is noted that there are marked improvements in employee success and [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Popular Corporate Wellness Programs
Some of the top wellness programs currently in use today include:
Health Risk Assessments or HRAs
Health Risk Assessment is a top corporate wellness program currently in use globally. Businesses that start it determine the safety and health issues of workers by the assessment of appropriateness of the facilities and equipment against the needs of the workers.
It [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Has Wellness Been Hijacked?
Wellness is a great concept. It brings happiness into health and encourages a truly holistic approach to life. Wikipedia defines wellness as a healthy balance of the mind-body and spirit that results in an central feeling of wellbeing. It sounds like exactly what every one is looking for. But when you start to talk about [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Investment in Workplace Health Promotion Programs Pays Big Dividends
High rates of employee turnover and the costs of sick days are increasingly taking bites into business profits. The high cost of recruitment programs only adds to the challenges that these issues in total cost the average business. Many organizations are finding the solution to these challenges by increasing job satisfaction, team building, and the [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Business Wellness Becomes CEO Delimma – How to Reduce Workplace Health Costs
The Partnership for Prevention was formed to advocate Fortune 1000 employers to consider making workforce health a CEO problem and adopt strategies to encourage prevention and wellness. After several years of double-digit rate increases for medical insurance, employers are realizing that one of the best ways to slow the cost increases is to have employees [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Worksite Health Promotion Program Ideas: More Wellness Topics and Ideas
A listing of potential wellness issues and ideas not previously mentioned follows. Take some time to “think tank and brainstorm” new ideas with your own internal employee Worksite Wellness Program Committee.
Nutrition Category
• Low-fat campaign/food groups
• Team salad bars
• Vending machine changes
• Diet analysis by a nutritionist
• Produce on parade
• Eating disorder support group
• Restaurant education
Physical [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Corporate Wellness Program Ideas: Safety and Wellness
Other departments within a employer will likely focus on related areas of employee safety and injury prevention. Wellness activities are a natural partner to many other human resource, employee motivation, and safety programs. Body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe working practices are three areas which may be coordinated together.
• Soft Tissue Sprains & Strains: This injury [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Corporate Wellness Program Ideas: Holiday Activities
Tying wellness activities into holiday themes is a plan usually used to foster interest and participation. Nevertheless, be aware that offering holiday activities in the workplace can foster problems. Your workplace may have policies and guidelines already in place about problems such as appropriate decorations themes, work time, etc. Be sure to check with management [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Employee Health Promotion Program Ideas: National Health Observances
National health observance campaigns can lighten workload and effort. Many of these well-developed observances have kits and materials which can either be downloaded for no cost or purchased inexpensively. Monthly health themes, week long programs, and nationally recognized days of the year are also great ways to have fun while participating in larger programs. Health [...]
Corporate Wellness Incentive Plans : Employee Health Promotion Program Ideas: Sports and Recreation
Many workers enjoy team related activities. These activities usually take place on an employee’s time away from work and participation is totally voluntary in nature. Although the sports team is not part of an employee’s regular work duties, if the team or activity is associated with the employer, the employer could be held liable in [...]