Kick off the new year with a winning wellness program

Now that we’ve officially started a New Year and more and more individuals are buckling down on their New Year’s resolutions, taking steps to lead a healthier life is always at the top of the list. As a business leader, you have the power to support your employees in their quest for better health by implementing some proven methods that promote healthier employees, which can lead to lower healthcare costs, less absenteeism, and higher productivity. Sounds like a win-win, right?

Maybe you already have a wellness program in place and have seen some moderate improvements in your employees’ health and labor, and if so, you’re definitely on the right path! As an experienced Wellness Program Manager that has worked with dozens of companies to implement and improve their wellness programs, I can tell you, just handing out free gym memberships and posting a healthy food chart in the breakroom isn’t enough to achieve noticeable results in your workforce. It takes a bit more effort, but it’s certainly worth the investment.

If you’ve resolved to improve employee participation in your wellness program, get your employees more motivated to get healthy, and lower healthcare costs, here are nine ways to kick off your wellness program in the New Year.

 

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