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Worksite health promotion and disease prevention programs can improve employee health, increase productivity and yield a significant return on investment for the employer. For example:
- Health promotion and disease management programs realized a value of $1.49 to $4.91 in benefits for every dollar spent on the program.32
- Workplace fitness programs can increase productivity by up to 52% while reducing short-term sick leave by up to 32% and healthcare costs by up to 55%.33
A study by Maritz found that 20% of employees who participated in a wellness program at least occasionally were completely satisfied with their jobs, compared to 13% of employees who did not participate. In addition, 27% were happy to spend the rest of their career with the company, compared to 18% who did not participate.
In addition to employee satisfaction, Maritz data showed that people indicating regular, once-a-week participation in a wellness program took significantly less sick time (14% took 5 or more sick days within the year) than those choosing to never participate (25% took 5+ sick days/year).34
Organizations that allow employees (and sometimes their families) to use the wellness center clarify that residents have priority access. Anecdotal reports reveal that both residents and staff members benefit from their contact in nonwork roles. Wellness programs increase employee morale and rapport with residents. Not least, the availability of a wellness program as an employee benefit may make it easier to recruit and retain staff members.
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