HealthWorks is a comprehensive, multifaceted worksite wellness program that includes assessment, intervention, evaluation and ongoing support for employees involved in making long-term lifestyle behavior changes.

Studies have shown that worksites afford a high degree of leverage for influencing the health of the population, thus the workplace is an ideal environment for cultivating a healthwise community. It has been estimated that corporate America pays 30 percent to 40 percent of the national health expenditures.

• 25 -50 cents of every dollar of net profit pays for employee health, workers compensation and disability.
• $3,000 to $5,000 or more is spent annually per employee for health claims cost.

Corporate wellness programs have proven to be an effective strategy for cost containment. Johnson and Johnson conducted a five-year study on their "Live for Wellness" program that showed a savings of $378 per employee by lowering absenteeism and slowing the rise in the company's healthcare expense. At an investment of $400 per employee, the return was $1.89 for every $1 spent.

Implementation of the HealthWorks program is a Win Win Initiative:

• Employees are a company's most valuable resource. Healthy employees make healthy companies.
• Better health among employees and an improved quality of lifestyle reduces susceptibility to disease.
• Healthy employees add value to the bottom line through lower absenteeism, lower health costs, dependability, increased productivity and improved morale.
• Healthy workplaces provide employees opportunity for success while enriching their lives.
• Corporate wellness provides the key to good health in the workplace.

Click here to see a list of HealthWorks services that can help you build a comprehensive wellness program for your employees.

Click here to see a list of HealthWorks workplace wellness education programs designed to assist employees to make lifestyle changes for healthier living.

Call (859) 260-6457 for more information on a customized wellness program that meets both your corporate and budget needs.

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