Why Do You Need a Culture of Health and Wellness?

People spend most of their lives at the office. To keep your associates motivated, why not introduce a corporate wellness program? Through these programs, you not only improve the mental and physical health of your employees, but you foster an organizational culture of energy, enthusiasm, and collaboration. With this dynamic work effort, you develop a positive atmosphere that helps your employees stay committed to your clients and improve your business’ overall success. 

 

Did You Know?

  • Chronic diseases and related lifestyle risk factors are the leading drivers of healthcare costs for employers.1
  • Depression and anxiety have a significant economic impact; the estimated cost to the global economy is U.S. $1 trillion per year in lost productivity. 2
  • Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year.3
  • A 1% annual reduction in the level of four health risks – weight, blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol- has been shown to save $83 to $103 annually in medical costs per person.4
  • Job stress is estimated to cost $200 to $300 billion annually in absenteeism, tardiness and lost productivity. 5

 

So, What’s Next?

To maximize your program’s impact and engagement, Lawley will provide useful resources to help your employees improve their personal health and well-being. 

  • Strategic programming
    • Data-Driven Initiatives – Make conclusions based on data analysis and interpretation.  
    • Employee Interest Survey – Employees fill out surveys to express their opinions on current wellness programs and what they would like to see in the future. 
    • Guidance in Forming Wellness Committee – Establish a group that focuses exclusively on the wellness of your employees.  
    • Programming Recommendations – Allow recommendations to improve your corporate wellness program. 
    • Coordination of Wellness Initiatives – Confirm that your wellness program hits all its crucial points for your employees’ health. 
    • Communications Campaigns – Organize campaigns that enable employees to voice their opinions on your corporate wellness program. 
    • Preventive Care Programs – Be proactive. With risk management strategies, you can prevent events from negatively impacting your employees before it happens.
  • Resources
    • Monthly Newsletter – Send monthly newsletters to keep your employees updated on the latest events and protocols. 
    • Access to MyWave Portal – Provide your workplace with a one-stop source for insurance, risk management, compliance, Human Resources, wellness and safety, and other business needs. 
    • Liaison with Health Plan – Have direct access with your health plan. 
    • Collaboration with Community Providers – Work with community providers, health centers designed to help people with disabilities or disorders. 
    • Client Roundtables – Open discussions or give presentations about certain topics at an inclusive table.  

 

Reap the Benefits

As your advisor and advocate, Lawley’s Corporate Wellness team will help your employees live healthier lifestyles and improve the entirety of your organization’s workforce. Some of these benefits include reduced health risks, increased organizational productivity, increased recruitment potential, improved employee retention, employee accountability, reduced absenteeism, improved morale, and reduced stress. 

 

“We will work with you every step of the way!”

Every organization, in every industry, needs a corporate wellness program, and consultant, to help achieve their health management goals. Remember, it is important to work with a wellness team that values passion, customer service, and scientific expertise. Helping you save on health insurance costs is also a plus!

If you’re interested in working with an award winning Corporate Wellness team, check out Lawley’s in-house consultants. No matter if you need ongoing assistance or goal oriented health challenges, the team is there for you every step of the way. Begin making improvements in your wellness strategy today by contacting Lawley’s Corporate Wellness team.

 

 

  1. “Workplace Health Promotion.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Mar. 2020, www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/workplace-health.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fchronicdisease%2Fresources%2Fpublications%2Faag%2Fworkplace-health.htm.
  2. “Mental Health in the Workplace.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 9 Aug. 2019, www.who.int/mental_health/in_the_workplace/en/.
  3. “Mental Health By the Numbers.” NAMI, Sept. 2019, www.nami.org/mhstats.
  4. “Workplace Health Promotion.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 Mar. 2020, www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/workplace-health.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fchronicdisease%2Fresources%2Fpublications%2Faag%2Fworkplace-health.htm.
  5. Welcoa, Six Reasons Why Health Promotion Makes Sense