Employer Sponsored Wellness Plans
Filed Under (Wellness) by Group Health Insurance on 14-05-2010
Tags: employee health, employee wellness, health wellness plans, wellness plans

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Last month MetLife released their annual Employee Benefits Trends Study – the eighth in the series. One of the focuses in the study was Wellness Programs and their benefits to employers and employees.
Wellness programs are a form of preventative medicine, educating people on how to life a healthier lifestyle.
Why would you need a Wellness Program?
Many employees claim they deal with a lot of stress on the job. This is particularly true in today’s economy.
68% of the employees surveyed for the report stated that the current economic crisis has caused them to feel insecure about their job stability and worried about their finances leading to a decrease in their job performance. In many cases, layoffs have also increased their work load.
All of this leads to stress which gives rise to health issues, a no win situation for both the employee and the employer.
What should your Wellness Program include?
- Regular Checkups
- Weight Loss Programs
- Exercise Programs
- Diet & Nutrition Education
- Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Management
- Smoking Cessation Programs
- Improved Employee Productivity
- A Decrease in Absenteeism
- Lower Medical Costs
- Fewer Disability Claims
- Greater Employee Loyalty
Wellness Programs lead to:
Better health which leads to…
Wellness Programs make perfect sense for both employers and employees.
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