Workplace Fitness and Wellness Makes Sense ...

How does a corporate wellness program affect a business's bottom line? Does the benefit exceed the cost of the program? There is more and more research on the fiscal advantage of providing a corporate wellness program. Here are some findings:

• Employers who invest in worksite health promotion programs can see a return of $3-$6 for every dollar invested over a 2-5 year period. Documented savings are observed in medical costs, absenteeism, worker's comp claims, short-term disability and presenteeism (lower on-the-job efficiency due to employee health problems.)

Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, December 2005


• There are over 600 articles that analyze the research and anecdotal evidence of the cost-effectiveness of worksite wellness programs. In a review of 42 of these articles, there has been shown to be a:

  o 28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism
  
  o 26% reduction in use of the health care benefit
  
  o 30% reduced worker's comp clams and disability management
  
  o Reduced presenteeism losses
  
  Source: Larry Chapman, "Meta-evaluation of Worksite Health Promotion Economic Return Studies", The American Journal of Health Promotion, 2003

  
  
• A recent study showed that corporate fitness center participants had 1.3 days fewer short-term disability claims per year per employee than non-participants and had fewer health risks.
  Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, April 2006
  
  
• On average, health care claim costs for IBM employees who exercise 1- 2 times a week are $350 a year less than those who don't exercise at all.
  Source: Joyce Young, IBM's Well-Being Director in BenefitNews.com March, 2006
  

Top Reasons to Encourage Fitness in the Workplace

As business owners or managers, it is important to remember that our most important assets are our employees! We want our employees to enjoy their work environment, and to bring the best of themselves to their jobs every day. Encouraging our employees to embrace fitness as a lifestyle choice pays off in numerous ways!

Fit employees…

• Are less likely to get sick
• Have more energy
• Have more self-confidence
• Inspire confidence
• Tend to take on more leadership roles
• Set and achieve goals
• Tend to have better attitudes
• Are less stressed
• Presents excellent team-building opportunities
  
  Encouraging fitness demonstrates a concern for employee's well-being, and pays off!

We will guide you in the following areas:

• Consulting
• Physical and Nutritional Education and Support
• One-On-One and Group Sessions (Beginner Through Advanced/Competitive)
• Employee Team Building Programs and Retreat Support
• Program Development, Implementation and Management
• Worksite Wellness Programs
• Injury Prevention
• Rehabilitation
• Dispersed Population Programs
• Professional, Insured and Certified Trainers and Nutritionists

Invest in the Health and Wellness of your employees!

Implement corporate employee fitness programs and join the increasing number of smart organizations that have discovered the benefits of employee health and wellness programs. Discover why the management of your employee's health and wellness makes good business sense.

• Decrease employee turnover
• Increase morale
• Reduce health care costs

From single lunch-time walking groups to Bootcamps, we can create a program that supports your company's goals - by supporting your employees' physical and mental well-being.

We offer professional, certified trainers with the experience to encourage and motivate the most sedentary employees while still challenging the more physically advanced members of your team.

Benefits of Workplace Workouts

For employees.

• Promotes camaraderie for those who want it
• Regular exercise opportunities that are easily accessible
• Cost-effective
• More leisure time outside of work

For employers:

• Surround your organization with increased productivity, energy and creativity
• Increase your staff retention, longevity and company satisfaction
• Decrease absenteeism, and turnover
• Increase your employee's mental focus, clarity, endurance and attention to detail
• Increase your employee's production and job execution
• Increase your employee's overall quality of life, through the proven benefits gained physically, psychologically and emotionally through health and fitness
• Adds an additional benefit for your new employees
• Retain vision, teamwork and cohesiveness of your executives and key players
• Decrease aches and pain associated with a sedentary lifestyle
• Adds camaraderie with your co-workers!

For more details on your specific needs please CONTACT Wired Fitness today!