Why Wellness for Your Company?

Stress and stress-related illnesses and injuries are two of the leading causes of absenteeism and accidents at work, and they’re costing workplaces and our health care system billions. 43% of adults suffer from adverse health effects due to stress. Stress also causes about 1 million employees to be absent any given workday and is ultimately responsible for 50% of employee burnout and 40% of employee turnover.
(Training and Development Magazine)

Many of the chronic health conditions affecting employees are lifestyle related: obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart condition, arthritis…. and could be helped with adequate lifestyle changes – Obesity in Canada now poses one of the greatest threats ever to public health in the country, 50% of Canadians are overweight and 29% are obese.
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The cost of sickness can be a big burden on corporation. Here are a few important statistics of the escalating cost of illnesses. Starbucks spends more money on healthcare benefits than on coffee beans. GM’s healthcare costs are crippling the company at $5.6 billion. This is $1,500 for every vehicle they produce.
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If most diseases are lifestyle related and preventable, why don’t people change how they live their lives?

Unfortunately much more time and money are spent on treating conditions, and not enough time preventing them. Companies which focus on detection and prevention activities can, and do realize lower costs. The single most effective way to reduce health care costs is through effective health promotion, prevention and wellness programs.
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Fortunately there are solutions! The Ottawa Wellness Network offers your organization customized programs which are design to motivate and inspire your employees to succeed at improving their lifestyle and productivity. The Ottawa Wellness Network is able to create:

• A Comprehensive Strategy
• A Supportive Culture: Leadership / Policies / Incentives
• Targeted Interventions: By Risk level, By readiness to change
• Tailored Programs: personalized health coaching / Focused materials / media

Call is today for more information on how you can create wellness for your employees and for your company’s bottom line.