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The
Statistics
The
goal of workplace health and wellness programming is to improve
employees’ quality of life. According to government statistics, 500
million workdays are lost each year due to illness and disability.
Companies are losing money at substantial rates due to health care
costs. In fact, some statistical evidence shows that for every $9 paid
out to an employee, $1 is spent on health care. This statistic does not
even include money spent on workers’ compensation costs or employee
absenteeism.
On
a more positive note, healthy lifestyle choices can save up to 20% on
company insurance premiums. Furthermore, studies have shown a reduction
in employee absenteeism of 55% for those employees involved in a
workplace wellness program. Companies such as General Motors have even
decreased sickness and accident benefit payments 60% with the help of
Employee Assistance Programs. Wellness does work; and it can work for
you!
What
a Certified Personal Trainer Can Offer
A
Personal Trainer can offer your workplace a
myriad of opportunities to improve your workforces’ quality of life.
We will begin by assessing your needs and the goals you have for your
workplace wellness program. For instance, is your main problem employee
absenteeism? Or are you interested in lowering workers’ compensation
claims? Is morale a problem? And who couldn’t use more productive
employees?
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