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These days, employers know and understand that managing the overall health of employees, and sometimes their dependents, is the key to fighting health care costs and increasing productivity.  Wellness initiatives have been a key resource in helping employers achieve these goals.

They can take many forms, from on-site fitness centers, to nutritional counseling, to employer-subsidized gym memberships and employer-sponsored events. Other initiatives include health risk assessments such as lifestyle questionnaires and biometric evaluations, self-help educational materials, individual counseling and behavior modification programs. Some initiatives focus on one aspect of health, such as weight loss, smoking cessation or fitness.

Wellness initiatives work, and the results can be measured in:

• Fewer sick days
• Reduced occurrences of preventable chronic conditions
• More positive work environment
• Increased productivity
• Higher employee retention rate due to improved morale

Wellness programs are generating a lot of enthusiasm among employers. Wellness-related initiatives were among the top cost-control strategies implemented by employers in a recent survey of government financial officers. Nearly 80 percent of survey respondents have added wellness initiatives to their benefits program, and 90 percent of those recommend them to others.

These results align with a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) report showing that
75 percent of employers supply their workforce with wellness resources and information.  However, 58 percent of employers report low engagement as the greatest obstacle to the success of their wellness initiatives.

We are uniquely qualified to assist in this arena.  We can help you design and implement your wellness program, as well as ensure that your employees understand it through our state of the art enrollment process.  Visit us online at CompleteBenefitSolutions.com for more information see how easy it is to take the first step.