Many chronic health problems are caused by unhealthy, modifiable risk factors. Learn the importance of a health lifestyle and how implement a healthy behavior change program within your workplace.
Worksite wellness programs are designed to promote healthy lifestyles for employees and their families. These programs can be simple or complex, and can require a minimal investment of time and money, if done correctly. More substantial programs often use more resources, yet there are many benefits to supporting and encouraging employee health and safety – and they typically outweigh the costs.
Rising health care benefit costs are a significant concern, and poor health habits and unnecessary medical care costs consume portions of many companies’ corporate resources, as well as employee paychecks. Since employees spend many of their waking hours at work, the workplace is an ideal location to address health and wellness issues.
The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA), an organization dedicated to the promotion of worksite wellness, has identified the seven best practices for employers to follow when building a comprehensive, effective worksite wellness program within an organization. Visit www.welcoa.org for more information.