The New Year is a great opportunity to advance individually and as a company. One of the best ways the company can grow is health-wise. Healthy employees improve the company’s culture and core values, therefore helping get the company to where it needs to be. Here are the benefits of supporting employees’ health:
Overall awareness. Employees will want to be more aware and have more of an incentive to pay attention to their health. Once they know your numbers – crucial indicators of health such as BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol – they will have the knowledge to take the necessary steps needed to make lifestyle changes.
It’s cost-effective. According to a study done by the CDC, employers may accumulate costs – upwards of $2 billion annually, per condition – relating to absenteeism for employees with common risk factors such as obesity, smoking, or living a sedentary lifestyle.
Absenteeism. Healthy employees get don’t get sick as much, which means that they are less likely to miss work. Absenteeism decreases as much as 27% for those who have a healthier diet and exercise on a regular basis.
Productivity – When employees decide to take action in regards to their health, one of the ways they can make adjustments to their lifestyle is by exercise. Being active will, in turn, improve employee attitude, energy, and focus.
Health problems are inevitable, but good health begins with proper preventive care. When employees feel cared for and supported health-wise, they make work possible and help the company to succeed.
