Corporate America Finally Realizing the Impact of Health & Wellness

According to a recent article in the Huffington Post, Corporate America has begun to realize just how much of an impact the health and wellness of their employees has on the overall costs of running a business. The right fitness and wellness programs can positively impact employees and their productivity level in the workplace and also at home. Programs like exercise classes, baseline screenings, weight management education, and health fairs help business hone in on what is necessary to keep employees happy, healthy, and productive. Recent studies have shown that promoting proper body mechanics for injury prevention, engaging in healthy habits with nutrition and education, and initiating stress management skills are the keys to increased productivity and decreased absenteeism in today’s corporate employees. Big questions start to emerge as businesses look to jump on the healthy bandwagon. How do I find the right health and wellness programs for my business? Will the cost be a heavy burden compared to outcome?

Finding the right program can be easy; it just takes planning. A needs assessment designed by a wellness provider is a tool that quickly and efficiently determines what top health related items deserve your immediate attention. Businesses should also look at common health issues that impact their overall healthcare costs. Employees often experience one or more of the following health issues relating directly to repetitive movement caused by their job responsibilities and poor body mechanics: chronic back pain, sharp or chronic neck pain, loss of range of motion and pain in the shoulders and wrists, fatigue, struggles with weight management, and anxiety/depression. To read the entire article, click here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/melissa-nordin/finding-the-right-health-_b_2785084.html