Worksite Wellness Programs and Employee Productivity. In the recent Well. Steps webinar, Wellness Programs and Employee Productivity, Dr. Steven Aldana discussed what we really know about workplace wellness and employee productivity. Wellness programs are most often implemented with the goal of improving employee health and reducing employee- related expenses such as health care costs, productivity, and workers compensation. However, the ways in which a wellness program can affect these elements, and productivity in particular, can be unclear. Productivity is the amount of goods or services that a worker produces in a given amount of time. Low productivity is caused by things such as absenteeism, which costs companies roughly $6. This cost alone can add up to millions of dollars in lost revenue annually in larger companies. Research has shown that the largest contributing factor to worker absenteeism is personal illness. When viewed in this context, it is clear how a wellness program can affect absenteeism: fewer sick days usually means more productive days. However, presence in the workplace never automatically means that a worker is producing top- notch work. Another symptom of a less- productive workplace is “presenteeism,” which means that workers are physically at work, but not working. Things such as chatting by the water cooler, surfing the web, or accessing social media are all forms of presenteeism. What are known causes of poor productivity? Clearly absenteeism and presenteeism as previously mentioned but also poor management, poor personnel choices, inadequate training, and poor morale. But which of these can a wellness program impact? Wellness programs can impact presenteeism, absenteeism, and poor morale. Worksite wellness programs can result in 3. Aldana cited evidence that companies with comprehensive wellness programs have higher job satisfaction; higher commitment and morale; lower absenteeism and intent to quit; reduced turnover; and reduced worker’s comp claims. Additional research findings on worksite health includes: Job performance is inversely related to BMIJob performance is significantly higher for those who exercise, eat healthy, and don’t smoke. Chronic conditions decrease the likelihood of having high job performance by 3- 1.
How does a worksite wellness program affect a company? Worksite wellness programs undoubtedly benefit both the. Developing an Employee Wellness Program. Workplace wellness is any workplace. Integration of the worksite program into. A wellness program should be a natural. Wellness program administrators need. December 2010 issue of Harvard Business Review. Workplace Wellness Programs Can. Summary Of Characteristics Of Worksite Wellness Programs Studied. A key take away is that worksite wellness programs which encourage healthy behaviors are also promoting employee productivity. You can download Dr. Aldana’s slides and listen to the full presentation HERE. You can sign up for the next Well. Steps webinar, Five Ways the ACA Will Help and Hinder Worksite Wellness, presented by Larry Chapman by clicking HERE (webinar will air live February 2. Eastern). In good health, The Well.
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