What is Employee Wellness and Why Does it Matter?
April 17, 2017 | Tina PellandWhat does ‘Employee Wellness’ mean? Is it weight loss programs courtesy of an employer? Yoga classes? Health evaluations for employees? What drives employee wellness and how does help a company?
There are several elements that an employer can leverage to help ensure employee acceptance of and participation in the company’s wellness initiatives. To learn about three of them, visit our Employee Wellness page.
Employee wellness has a foundation which says that healthy employees lead to a positive impact on the bottom line. Healthy employees become happy employees. This can often also make employees engaged and productive – which is good for business.
When considering an employee wellness program, focus on goals such as improving employees health, reducing health risks in employee populations, and reducing employee healthcare costs. These focuses help to target health risks that can lead to health challenges for employees and financial problems for employers.
Learn more about Employee Wellness in the Educational Resources section of our website.