Corporate & Small Business Wellness Programs
Today, companies are focusing more and more on employee wellness programs because of the increasing cost of health care, employee satisfaction, and the increase in chronic conditions that are preventable when the employee’s overall health and wellness is improved.
Many do not fully understand the value that Corporate & Small Business Wellness Programs bring and the long term benefits companies will experience by investing in these programs. Corporations and small businesses will yield a much quicker return on their investment when they focus their attention in areas such as:
- Increased employee morale
- Increased retention
- Increased productivity
- Reduced absenteeism
- An overall ‘happier’ and ‘healthier’ work environment
What should be included in a wellness program? It depends. Interesting answer, yes. But the offering is based on the needs and outcome of the discovery meeting. Some of the most common components of wellness programs include:
- Lunch & Learn Workshops
- Digital Newsletters
- Coaching programs (1:1 and group)
- Support Programs (smoking cessation, weight-loss, stress management etc)
- Health Fairs
- Biometric Screenings
There are many different health and wellness services that a corporation or small business can include their program. This is all dependent on your organizational needs, current environment, goals/expected outcomes and programs currently in place.
Reach out to discuss next steps and how Erica Gifford Mills can build on your success.
Erica Gifford Mills is a member of the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). WELCOA is one of the nation’s most-respected resources for building high-performing, healthy workplaces. With a 30 year history and more than 5,000 corporate members, WELCOA has an impeccable reputation for helping business and health professionals improve employee well-being and create healthier organizational cultures.
