There are a number of reasons why a Workplace Health Promotion Plan is beneficial.
1. Improved Morale – When the organizational culture begins to change as a result the Employee Wellness Program, you and your staff members may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the organization. Ultimately, one of the most ambitious objectives of any comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion Plan is to attempt to sway the attitudes and actions of the organization’s most valuable resource — its staff members.
2. Reduced Turnover – As we all know, staff member replacement costs can be quite high for any kind of business. The effort and expense associated with running employment ads, reading applications, checking references, interviewing qualified candidates, hiring and training a new employee can be a serious burden on any business. In light of the challenges that high staff member turnover pose, many companies are looking to Employee Wellness Programs as an additional perk that can help to prevent staff members from jumping ship.
3. Raised Recruitment Potential – In the midst of a very tight labor market, companies are forced to pull out the stops in order to recruit new talent. In some instances, Employee Wellness Programs can prove to be a very valuable tool in sealing the deal.
4. Reduced Absenteeism – When an employee misses work in a business setting, the entire organization is forced to absorb his/her responsibilities. Even in the event of the occasional absence caused by things like colds and the flu, work can back-up and tensions can build.
Even worse is a long-term absence caused by a major health event that requires hospitalization and/or rehabilitation. By preventing certain types of illness caused by poor lifestyle habits, Employee Wellness Programs can play an important role in lowering rates of absenteeism.
5. Health Care Cost Containment – The majority of companies don’t begin a Workplace Health Promotion Plan with cost containment in mind. However, cost containment for certain health problems should be considered a viable goal by many companies.
6. Improved Staff Member Health Status – One of the greatest advantages of a well-designed Workplace Health Promotion Plan is the promise of enhanced health. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests well-designed Employee Wellness Programs can successfully impact such behaviors as smoking, high-risk alcohol use, seatbelt use and more.
