Wellness Programs

Studies have shown that employees are more likely to be on the job and performing well when they are in optimal physical and psychological health. In union, this generates employees that are also more likely to be attracted to, remain with, and value a company that values them. Worksite health promotion improves company productivity by:

• Attracting the most talented workers
• Reducing absenteeism and lost time
• Improving on-the-job time utilization and decision making; and
• Improving employee morale, which leads to a reduction in turnover

In addition to improved productivity, wellness programs have proved to be an effective instrument in slowing the growth of health care costs. Selecting healthier alternatives may reduce an employee’s chances of suffering from disease. A reduction in disease prevalence means employers can lower health plan use, thereby lowering health benefit costs, and in turn, increase their bottom line. While medical cost savings from health promotion programs may be less evident than productivity gains, studies have demonstrated that medically high-risk employees are also medically high-cost employees, as they utilize more health care and generate higher claim costs.

There are a multitude of diverse wellness programs available to employers. The essence of these programs is to encourage individuals to take preventive measures to avert the onset or worsening of an illness or disease and to adopt healthier lifestyles. Employers may utilize a wide range of wellness initiatives, from onsite gyms to simple wellness newsletters. While many FAS clients have instituted very comprehensive health programs, others have achieved savings or increased productivity with just a few simple activities that promote healthy behaviors.

We  believe in the value of Wellness Programs and we are committed to providing our clients with the support necessary to put an effective one in place.  Whether you need help capturing senior-level support, developing an operating plan, collecting data to drive your health initiatives or developing the methodology to evaluate your program’s success, we have the tools and the team to help you put your program in place.