Why Health Promotion in the Workplace?
Health promotion in the workplace is an investment in your most important asset, your employees. Studies have shown that employees are more likely to be on the job and performing well when they are in optimal physical and psychological health. Employees are also more likely to be attracted to, remain with, and value a company that values them. Health promotion in the workplace improves company productivity by: • Attracting the most talented workers; • Reducing absenteeism and lost time; • Improving on-the-job time utilization and decision making; and • Improving employee morale, which leads to a reduction in turnover. In addition to improved productivity, health promotion programs have proven to be an effective tools in slowing the growth of health care costs. Choosing healthier alternatives may reduce an employee’s chances of suffering from disease. Less disease means employers can lower health plan use, thereby lowering health benefit costs, and in turn increasing the bottom line. Wh
