Do we need a Health & Wellness Program in our Corporation?

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So you have heard that other corporations have implemented Health & Wellness Programs into their business and you are asking yourself this question. Do we need a Health & Wellness Program in our corporation?

Every business is different, some will invest a significant amount of time and money on their employees health and wellness others won’t even consider it. The degree to which different corporations do employee wellness falls on a spectrum. What’s important is that you’re thinking about employee health and recognizing the role wellness can play among your employees. There is no right or wrong way of doing this. What is important is that the Health & Wellness Program should be customed designed to suit the needs of your employee’s to achieve the results that are required for your business.

Whether seasoned or new to the game, large or small, simple or complex, every Health & Wellness Program contributes to the success being made toward a healthier corporate environment.  There are an arrray of services to help meet the needs of your particular place of buisiness. This maybe health education, stress management workshops, health coaching, mental health support, the list goes on. What is important is that you find the right healthcare professional to support you through this process and build a program that is relevant to your employees.

No matter where your corporation sits on the spectrum these 3 points will help you to decide if you need a Health & Wellness Program and to what degree.

1. There is an unhealthy culture within the corporation.

This could entail a variety of issues that you may not even asssociate with a Health & Wellness Program. Underlying stress within individuals can create ineffective communication, isolation, problematic moods and an overall unease within the cultural dynamics and relationships of employees.

Maybe you have noticed unhealthy cultural habbits in the lunchroom. Take aways and energy drinks that are affecting the performance, efficiency and energy of your employee’s. Or perhaps there is a culture of smokers, checking out from work to get a quick fix of nicotine outside the building?

Wellness programs can and should differ from business to business. The important thing is that you and your leadership team are thinking about and discussing the importance of the health of your employee population.

Depending upon the extent and nature of the unhealthy culture within your corporation. This will influence the length and intensity of the program required to create a cultural shift and achieve the necessary outcomes.

Whatever it is that has been identified to be unhealthy and effecting the individual employee, team and company as a whole. The answer is Yes, you need a Health & Wellness Program in your corporation

2. The return on investment will improve my bottom line.

Employee wellness programs are successful in a lot of different ways. For corporations, wellness programs boast an average return on investment (ROI) of about 3:1. Outside of the direct financial gains, corporations have seen reductions in employee absenteeism, staff turnover and employee stress.

For employees, wellness programs have been associated with a whole host of health benefits. These programs can lead to a greater readiness to change exercise behaviors, increased fruit and vegetable intake, decreases in body weight, increased adoption of smoking cessation and improved mental health. For all parties involved, wellness programs are working.

If you are in a position to identify that the unhealthy culture within your corporation is affecting your bottom line. The answer is Yes, you need a Health & Welnness Program in your corporation

3. Implementing Health & Wellness into the Corporation doesn’t have to be hard.

There are a variety of services available to make a Health & Wellness Program easy to implement and manage. The programs are tailored and adaptable incorporating emotional well-being, mental health and work/life balance. They extend into the home to also impact the health of spouses and dependents. Not only will the employee benefit in the workplace but this flow on effect will benefit the home and their personal life.

The programs can be managed internally through a committee or simply outsourced by an external company. If you are unsure of where to start or feel overwhelmed with implementing a Health & Wellness Program into your business then outsourcing is the way to go. The answer is yes , you need to outsource a Health & Wellness Program in your corporation.

Natural Health Balance is dedicated to the improvement and engagement of employee health and the well-being of business. If you are still unsure or if you answered Yes, you need a Health & Welnness Program in your corporation. A healthcare professional can come to your place of business do a thorough assessment identifying your specific needs. You will receive a written appraisal with recommendations to achieve the outcomes and results for your employee’s health and the wellness of your business.

 

Christine Boucher

Managing Director - Natural Health Balance

Corporate Health and Performance Coach. Improving the health of employee's and the wellbeing of your business.

My purpose is transforming organisations to work productively and cohesively as a team. Improving the health of staff and the well-being of business through performance management, health coaching and team building to improve productivity, performance and profitability.
I am dedicated and passionate about Health & Wellness. Holding a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, specialising in Intensive Care Nursing. With over 20 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry.
Want to know more? Contact me today.

Stay Healthy,
Christine Boucher
Bachelor Nursing
Diploma Intensive Care Nursing
Diploma Bowen Therapy
Level 3 Health & Wellness Coaching
Master of Business Administration
Gippsland Community Leadership Program

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