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When Business Ignores Employee Wellness

Employee wellness programs are showing their worth for companies of all sizes. With money getting tighter for the customer as well as the business owner, it only makes sense to form an employee wellness program to reclaim sources of lost money that used to be viewed as a part of doing business.

Author: Lisa Ann Homic M.ed. D.c.

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One money loser is the cost of absenteeism. Bosses expect there to be absences on occasion, but absenteeism has been steadily becoming a cause of concern. General stress along with family stress and an entitlement mentality are more prevalent than individual sickness.

Presenteeism is becoming a problem as well. This is a new term used to describe people who show up to work sick or preoccupied with a concern that interferes with their work performance. While workers are getting paid, the business has to pay for their mistakes and lack of productivity.

The larger effect is the strain this puts on the honorable employees who pick up the slack at every level of the work force. For the ones who do stay, they deserve recognition, but managers are unable to take notice when they are training new workers due to high turnover. This extra strain on the good workers impacts their health, as well.

When the Wellness Councils of America reported a $24 return for every $1 spent on a company wellness program for small business, many took notice. When companies save money on absenteeism and turnover, they are able to refocus on marketing and expanding services while their competition stays the same.

An employee wellness program is an investment in workers giving them better health and life satisfaction while the company gets a boost with higher productivity and increased morale. The workplace is “the home away from home.” Naturally, it should be a healthy environment which is reinforced by an employee wellness program.

About Author

Dr. Lisa Ann Homic is a wellness chiropractor and mental health counselor in Auburn, NY. She provides wellness consulting through www.winatworkerwellness.com and www.healthcareworker911.com

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