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| How much does absenteeism cost your company? $$$ How much does employee turnover cost your company? $$$ How much do work injuries cost your company? $$$ |
| • Recent reports show absenteeism in on the rise (CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey). • Sickness is not the main reason for absenteeism. • Family juggling, poor worker morale contribute more to absenteeism than sickness. • "Presenteeism," when workers show up but are sick or unproductive for a variety of reasons, is a newly studied problem. • Injured workers use more health care, both worker’s compensation and health insurance for increased non-injury illness. • Job stress increases the chances of injuries (CDC/NIOSH). |
The Good News is…Employee Wellness Programs can bring about measurable improvements The Wellness Councils of America reported a $24 return for every $1 spent on a company wellness program for small businesses. According to a 2005 survey by The Art of Health Promotion, companies who instituted employee health and wellness programs realized a 30% reduction in medical and absenteeism costs in less than four years. |
| What has held you back from starting an employee wellness program? When people think of employee wellness programs they think of many different scenarios such as
Some of these ideas are good but also have their drawbacks:
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| During unsettling economic times, you don't want any leaks in your business boat. An employee wellness program is a crucial way to reinforce weak areas. |
| Dr. Lisa Ann Homic Your Health Freedom Coach Homic Advanced Chiropractic |
| "Thanks for visiting the 4W Website. Let's talk about an important issue affecting the health of your business: How is the health of your workforce?" |
| Even if your company provides health insurance as a benefit, it doesn't help these costly problems. |