Archive for the ‘Health Promotion’ Category
Health Promotion Programs Now as Important as Cost and Workforce Issues.
25% Jump in Business Interest in Staff Member Wellness Company health promotion for their staff members, businesss are discovering, is good for the health of their organizations as well. Wellness programs help to cut the costs associated with poor worker health, which include absenteeism, loss of productivity and poor work quality. A recent Hewitt Associates [...]
Employee Wellness and Effective Healthcare Reform.
It is clear to virtually every American (particularly those of us in business) that health care costs are skyrocketing out of control. No one doubts that either the market will solve the problem OR the government will impose one on us. Managed care has failed from either a cost containment or quality of care perspective. [...]
Health Promotion Programs.
Research spanning more than a decade has consistently shown health promotion programs to be financially effective and that every dollar invested on a health promotion program can return $2.30 and $10.10 by decling absenteeism, sick day usage and by lowering insurance costs. Furthermore it’s noted that there are marked improvements in staff member performance and [...]
Popular Health Promotion Programs.
Some of the top wellness programs currently in use today include – Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) is a top health promotion program currently in use globally. Organizations that start it determine the safety and health concerns of staff members by the assessment of appropriateness of the facilities and equipment against the [...]
Has Health Promotion Been Hijacked?
Health Promotion is a excellent concept. It brings happiness into health and encourages a in fact holistic approach to life. Wikipedia defines wellness as a healthful balance of the mind-body and spirit that leads to an overall feeling of wellness. It sounds like exactly what every one is looking for. But when you begin to [...]
Investment in Corporate Fitness, Wellness Compensates Big Dividends.
High rates of staff member turnover and the costs of sick days are increasingly taking bites into corporate profits. The high cost of recruitment programs only adds to the challenges that these problems in sum cost the typical organization. A lot of businesses are finding the solution to these challenges by increasing job satisfaction, team [...]
Corporate Wellness Becomes CEO Issue – Exactly how to Reduce Workplace Health Care Costs.
The Partnership for Avoidance was formed to encourage Fortune 1000 corporations to consider making workforce health a CEO issue and adopt strategies to promote avoidance and wellness. After a few years of double-digit rate increases for health insurance, companies are realizing that one of the best ways to slow the cost increases is to have [...]
Health Promotion Program Ideas – More Health Promotion Topics and Ideas.
A listing of potential wellness topics and ideas not previously mentioned follows. Take some time to “think tank and brainstorm” new ideas with your own internal worker Health Promotion Committee. Nutrition Category o Low-fat campaign/food groups o Team salad bars o Vending machine changes o Diet analysis by a nutritionist o Produce on parade o [...]
Health Promotion Program Ideas – Safety and Wellness.
Other departments within an organization will likely focus on related areas of worker safety and injury prevention. Health Promotion activities are a natural partner to many other human resource, worker motivation, and safety programs. Body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe working practices are three areas which could be coordinated together. o Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains [...]
Health Promotion Program Ideas – Holiday Activities.
Tying wellness activities into holiday themes is a strategy widely used to develop interest and participation. Notwithstanding, be aware that offering holiday activities in the worksite can develop issues. Your worksite might have policies and guidelines already in place about issues like appropriate decorations themes, work time, etc. Make sure to check with senior level [...]