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Mary Fiske
Keegan Miller
Andrea Rhodes
Beth Samonski
Eric Striegel
Wellness at Work
Warm-Up
Wellness Programs
Programs implemented by a firm in an attempt to address specific issues
affecting their workforce
Branches of Wellness
Occupational Wellness Nutrition Physical Fitness & Weight Management
Wellness Programs Reducing stress Reduce absenteeism Limiting health care costs imposed
on employersCorporate estimates range from $150
- $300 billion annually
Giving back to employees Creating a happy, healthy, and
productive workforce
Occupational Wellness Occupational wellness is one’s attitude
about work and career. Involves preparing for and participating in
work which provides personal satisfaction and life enrichment.
Some examples are work life balance, rotational programs, and community involvement.
Work Life Balance
The dilemma of trying to
balance conflicting work demands and family responsibilities. Some examples are flextime, childcare, and adoption
assistance. Employee benefits include increased job satisfaction, lower
stress, and more family time. Employees’ rate work life balance the third most important aspect of job satisfaction.
Employer benefits include retention, recruitment, productivity, and commitment. These benefits lead to an increase in revenue and profits.
Flex TimeBenefits to employer
Benefits to Employee
Increased employee satisfaction Higher retention Increased productivity
Allows for work-life balance Reduction in commute time Able to handle family
commitments
Costs to Employer• Difficulty scheduling meetings• Some might try to take advantage of
the system
On-Site Child CareBenefits to the Employer
Benefits to the Employee
Employee retention
Able to balance family life
Increased productivity
Costs to the Employer• Potential liability• Varies depending on
contribution
Adoption Assistance
Employer Benefit
Employee Benefit
Positive company image
Satisfaction Tax deductible up to
$11,650 in 2008
Employer Cost• Varies, but minimal
Rotational Programs Various assignments Employee benefits
Opportunity to explore alternative career paths Prevention of a disinterest in work Increased adaptability A larger network of colleagues
Employer benefits Cross-trained employees Ten years of experience in two years Creating a pipeline of talent Increased product quality due to a more knowledgeable
workforce
General Electric’s Rotational Program Leadership programs in communications, engineering,
operations, finance, and human resources Creates a pipeline of leadership Example: Human Leadership Program
three eight month assignments opportunities to work with senior leaders cross-business projects four global seminars.
Number one in the 2006 Best Companies for Leaders
Community Involvement Employee benefits
Enhanced career development Opportunity to donate time and money to the community Mentoring opportunities Gaining leadership experience Expanding your network.
Employer benefits Giving back to the community A positive reputation An increase in sales and business
Nutrition: Statistics
Obese workers filed twice the number of worker’s compensation claims
Seven times higher medical costs from those claims
Lost 13 times more days of work from work injury or work illness than non obese workers
Total cost of obesity to US companies per year: $13B
Obesity has heavy costs
Workers with BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 40 had 11.65 claims per 100 workers compared with 5.8 claims per 100 worker
Average lost days of work: 186.63 per 100 employees compared with 14.19 per 100 employees within the recommended range
BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5-24.9 Normal
25-29.9 Overweight
30 & Above Obese
BMI = (weight in pounds * 703 ) ———————————— height in inches²
Eric Striegel
Average medical claims costs per 100
employees were $51,019 compared to
$7,503 for the non-obese.
Nutrition
Providing information to employees the benefits of a healthy diet and weight management
Cafeteria food- Calorie Information Calorie Counts Online Meet with a professional to plan a diet
Examples
Motorola and Microsoft: meet with a dietician to plan a healthy diet and change eating habits
Support Groups with other employers Calorie information on the cafeteria website Offer healthier nutrition options in the
cafeteria and vending machines
Physical Fitness and Weight Management
Types of Physical Wellness Programs
Fitness CentersGroup Fitness ClassesTrainers
Intramurals National Employee Health and Fitness Day
Every 3rd Wednesday in May Healthiest Workplace Challenge
The Biggest LoserJanuary 27-29th 2009
Benefits to Employee
Happier employees Develop relationships with co-workers Increased health
Preventable illnessesReduce obesityReduce Type II Diabetes
Benefits to Employer More Productive
Employees Less absenteeism and
turnover Reduced health care costs
“Preventable illness makes up approximately 80% of the burden of illnesses and 90% of all health care costs.”
Cool Down
More to wellness than just physical fitness
Benefits to employees and employers More employers are implementing
wellness programs each year
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