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Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health.
December 6, 2012
SLIDE 2
§ The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) conducted this survey in collaboration with and commissioned by Alliance for a Healthier Minnesota; Public Opinion Strategies was instrumental in the design of the survey questionnaire and analysis of the data. SHRM is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, representing more than 250,000 members.
§ This is a national survey: 406 HR professional respondents from a randomly selected sample of SHRM’s membership participated in this survey
§ Survey fielded via email: June 14 – July 13, 2012 § Margin of error +/- 5% § Response rate = 14%
§ For more survey/poll findings, visit www.shrm.org/surveys
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 4
4% 6% 2% 4%
54%
67%
55%
45% 38%
23%
39% 47%
4% 4% 4% 4%
Overall Have 1-99 Employees
Have 100-499 Employees
Have 500+ Employees
A B C D/F
Most organizations give themselves a “B” rating, the larger the organization, the lower the rating.
“What grade would you give your organization’s employees in terms of being healthy?”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 5 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 5
49%
35%
30%
27%
84%
73%
69%
58%
Health insurance costs top the list of issues impacted by employee health and behavior.
“Below are some issues that may be impacted by employee health behaviors and conditions. Please rate the importance of these issues in terms of overall organization priorities. (1 = Not
Important At All To Your Organization; 10 = Extremely Important To Your Organization)”
Absenteeism
Health Insurance Costs
Decreased Productivity
Workers Compensation or Disability Claims 10
8-10
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 6 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 6
24%
23%
15%
10%
11%
7%
1%
6%
1%
1%
1%
52%
51%
51%
34%
33%
18%
17%
14%
13%
10%
7%
Obesity, stress and a lack of exercise are seen as the top health conditions facing employees.
“Which from the list do you consider to be the top three health conditions or areas that you feel are the greatest concern to your employees?”
Obesity/Overweight
Stress & Other Mental Health Issues
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
Chronic Diseases
High Blood Pressure
Tobacco Use
Workplace Injuries
High Cholesterol
Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Poor Nutrition
Cold & Flu Vaccinations First Choice Top 3 Choices
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 7 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 7
Obesity weighs heavier among larger organizations. Top Five Health Conditions by Organization Size (Combined Choice)
Have 1-99 Employees
Have 100-499 Employees
Have 500+ Employees
Top Condition
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
54%
Obesity/Overweight 54%
Obesity/Overweight 59%
Second Condition
Stress & Mental Health Issues
48%
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
50%
Stress & Mental Health Issues
54%
Third Condition
Obesity/Overweight 40%
Stress & Mental Health Issues
50%
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
49%
Fourth Condition
Chronic Diseases 31%
High Blood Pressure
34%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Fifth Condition
High Blood Pressure
30%
Chronic Diseases 32%
Chronic Diseases 35%
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 8 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 8
Stress/mental health is the top condition out West. Top Five Health Conditions by Region (Combined Choice)
Northeast South Midwest West
Top Condition
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
57%
Obesity/ Overweight
53%
Obesity/ Overweight
55%
Stress & Mental Health Issues
57%
Second Condition
Obesity/ Overweight
51%
Stress & Mental Health Issues
49%
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
53%
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
51%
Third Condition
Stress & Mental Health Issues
46%
Lack of Exercise/Fitness
44%
Stress & Mental Health Issues
53%
Obesity/ Overweight
47%
Fourth Condition
Chronic Diseases
39%
High Blood Pressure
42%
High Blood Pressure
32%
Chronic Diseases
32%
Fifth Condition
High Blood Pressure
33%
Chronic Diseases
32%
Chronic Diseases
32%
High Blood Pressure
24%
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 10 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 10
55% 45%
75%
61%
45% 55%
25%
39%
Overall Privately Owned For-Profit
Publicly Owned For-Profit
Nonprofit/ Government
Yes No
Over half the organizations interviewed say they have a worksite wellness initiative in place.
“Does your organization have a worksite wellness initiative? By a worksite wellness initiative, we mean a coordinated set of strategies that includes environmental supports, health benefits, and
workplace policies that are designed to meet the health and safety needs of all employees.”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 11 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 11
27%
52%
76%
28% 36%
53%
71% 73%
48%
24%
72% 64%
47%
29%
Have 1-99 Employees
Have 100-499
Employees
Have 500+ Employees
Been 0-10 Years in
Operation
Been 11-20 Years in
Operation
Been 21-50 Years in
Operation
Been 51+ Years in
Operation
Yes No
Worksite wellness initiatives are more common at large and longstanding organizations.
Worksite Wellness Initiatives by Organization Size & Years in Operation
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 12 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 12
Eight out of ten organizations spend 5% or less of their budget on these initiatives.
46%
38%
15%
0-1% 2-5% 6+%
“Approximately what percentage of your organization’s operating budget would you say is spent on worksite wellness initiatives that are
separate from health insurance coverage?”
17% 18%
11% 10%
44%
1 2 3 4 5+
“How many years ago was your organization’s worksite wellness initiative first created?”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 13 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 13
21%
14% 15% 19%
12%
22%
13% 10% 9% 10% 8%
11%
37%
56%
43%
Privately Owned For-Profit Publicly Owned For-Profit Nonprofit/Government
1 2 3 4 5+
Public and non-profit/governmental organizations tend to have a longer history with these initiatives.
Years Since Creation of Wellness Initiative by Profit Status
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 14 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 14
50%
37% 46%
55% 50%
63% 54%
45%
Overall Have 1-99 Employees
Have 100-499
Employees
Have 500+ Employees
Yes No
Overall, there is no difference between wellness initiative participants’ and non-participants’ health
insurance premiums and deductibles “Do employees who participate in the worksite wellness initiative receive a financial incentive,
such as paying a smaller share of their health insurance premium, having a smaller deductible, or contributing to a Health Savings Account, than employees who do not participate?”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 15
Organizations place high value on whether or not initiatives have any return on investment.
42%
58%
Yes No
% Important
Very 41%
Somewhat 43%
Not Very 14%
Not At All 1%
“Does your organization track the return on investment (ROI) of its worksite wellness
initiatives? “
“How important is it to your organization to have a measureable ROI (return on
investment) one to three years from now in order to determine the value of worksite
wellness initiatives?”
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Nearly nine out of ten organizations see the benefit of having worksite wellness initiatives in place.
“In general, how beneficial would you say worksite wellness initiatives are to organizations like yours?”
% Beneficial
Very Beneficial 38%
Somewhat Beneficial 49%
Not Very Beneficial 12%
Not Beneficial at All 1%
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92% 81%
93% 96% 94%
8% 19%
7% 4% 6%
With Wellness Initiative
Without Wellness Initiative
5+ Years in Operation
Financial Incentive
Employee Access to Initiative: 85%+
Beneficial Not Beneficial
Employers who provide worksite wellness initiatives are more inclined to recognize their benefits.
Benefits of Worksite Wellness Initiatives
50% Very
Beneficial 23%
46%
51%
51%
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 19 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 19
95% 84% 84%
78%
5% 17% 16%
22%
Help workers develop healthier lifestyles
Increase worker productivity
Lower health care costs
Reduce worker absenteeism
Total Agree Total Disagree
There is widespread belief they help both the employees and the company’s waistline.
“Below are a series of different viewpoints on worksite wellness initiatives. For each one, please select if you AGREE or DISAGREE with a particular position.”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 20 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 20
65%
51%
26% 35%
49%
74%
Only impact a limited number of workers
Make employees feel their privacy is being intruded upon
Do little to improve overall worker health
Total Agree Total Disagree
Some agree that wellness initiatives impact only a limited number and might impact privacy.
“Below are a series of different viewpoints on worksite wellness initiatives. For each one, please select if you AGREE or DISAGREE with a particular position.”
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91%
85%
53%
52%
49%
34%
26%
17%
16%
16%
Employers’ primary objective is to keep employees healthy.
“To the best of your knowledge, what are your organization’s reasons for offering a worksite wellness initiative?”
To improve the overall health of employees
To reduce employee health care costs
To improve employee productivity
To improve employee morale
To reduce employee absenteeism
To reduce the costs associated with disability claims
To attract and recruit employees
Was requested by employees
To reduce employee turnover rates
Were part of the existing health plan
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 22 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 22
65%
59%
54%
45%
42%
39%
36%
35%
34%
28%
26%
11%
The cost of the initiatives is also a main concern. “Regardless of whether you have a worksite wellness initiative at your
organization or not, what are some of the reasons why organizations like yours often decide NOT to offer a worksite wellness initiative?”
Cost of the initiative
Lack of employee interest/expected low levels of participation
Lack of time
Management does not see the value of it
Employees do not see the value of it
Lacking expertise/staff
Lack of information/resources about how to develop and maintain an initiative
Lack of facilities
Would not reduce health insurance costs
Unable to find someone who will champion the initiative
Organization is too small
High employee turnover
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 23 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 23
52%
43% 49%
55% 48%
57% 51%
45%
Overall Worksite Wellness Initiative 1-2 Years in
Operation
Worksite Wellness Initiative 3-4 Years in
Operation
Worksite Wellness Initiative 5+ Years in
Operation
Yes No
They are longitudinally capable of reducing health care costs.
“Based on your experience, over the last year do you think that worksite wellness initiatives were effective in reducing your organization’s health care costs?”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 24 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 24
42%
54%
65% 58%
46%
35%
Worksite Wellness Initiative 0-1% of Operating Budget
Worksite Wellness Initiative 2-5% of Operating Budget
Worksite Wellness Initiative 6%+ of Operating Budget
Yes No
Almost seven out of ten organizations believe that their larger investments in wellness initiatives help
keep health care costs low. Effectiveness in Reducing Health Care Costs by % Operating Budget
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 25 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 25
63%
40%
66%
41% 37%
60%
34%
59%
Worksite Wellness Initiative Provides Financial Incentive
Worksite Wellness Initiative Does Not Provide Financial
Incentive
Worksite Wellness Initiative Has Return on
Investment
Worksite Wellness Initiative Has No Return
on Investment
Yes No
Those that offer financial incentives have higher return on investment.
Effectiveness in Reducing Health Care Costs by Financial Incentive & Return On Investment
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 26 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 26
46% 38% 37%
53% 54% 62% 63%
47%
Overall Worksite Wellness Initiative 1-2 Years in
Operation
Worksite Wellness Initiative 3-4 Years in
Operation
Worksite Wellness Initiative 5+ Years in
Operation Yes No
But they don’t seem to reduce overall worker absenteeism.
“Based on your experience, do you think that worksite wellness initiatives are effective in reducing worker absenteeism at your organization?”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 27 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 27
37%
49%
58% 63%
51%
42%
Worksite Wellness Initiative 0-1% of Operating Budget
Worksite Wellness Initiative 2-5% of Operating Budget
Worksite Wellness Initiative 6%+ of Operating Budget
Yes No
Organizations that have recently added wellness initiatives to their worksites don’t see the employee
absenteeism rates falling. Effectiveness in Reducing Worker Absenteeism by % Operating Budget
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 28 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 28
53%
39%
56%
76%
47%
61%
44%
24%
Overall Worksite Wellness Initiative 0-1%
of Operating Budget
Worksite Wellness Initiative 2-5%
of Operating Budget
Worksite Wellness Initiative 6%+
of Operating Budget
Yes No
But they do see positive changes in productivity in the workplace.
“Based on your experience, do you think that worksite wellness initiatives are effective in improving worker productivity at your organization?”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 30 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 30
“How interested is your organization in expanding or improving your current worksite
wellness initiative in the next one to three years?”
“How interested is your organization in developing a worksite wellness initiative in the
next one to three years?”
85%
69%
15%
31%
Wellness Initiative Expansion Wellness Initiative Development
Total Interested Total Not Interested
There is high interest in launching initiatives at new organizations and improving existing ones.
39% Very Interested
27% Very Interested
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 31 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 31
62%
74% 77%
66% 65%
78%
38%
26% 23%
34% 35%
22%
Have 1-99 Employees
Have 100-499
Employees
Have 500+ Employees
Privately Owned
For-Profit
Publicly Owned For-Profit
Nonprofit/ Government
Total Interested Total Not Interested
Nonprofits and government agencies show the most interest in wellness initiatives.
Wellness Initiative Development Interest by Organization Size & Profit Status
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 32 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 32
“How beneficial do you think employees find your organization’s worksite wellness initiative
to be?”
“How beneficial would your employees find a worksite wellness initiative if your organization
created one?”
90% 83%
10% 17%
Organizations with Wellness Initiatives Organizations without Wellness Initiatives
Total Beneficial Total Not Beneficial
Employees see them as beneficial to their health.
15% Very Beneficial
18% Very Beneficial
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 33 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 33
92% 91% 80%
8% 9% 20%
Health plans offered premium discounts or rebates for these
initiatives.
We could demonstrate a financial return on investment for these
initiatives.
The state and federal government provided tax incentives for these
initiatives.
Total Agree Total Disagree
If subsidies or financial incentives existed, organizations would be more willing to establish
wellness programs. “Please select if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements. My organization
would be interested in creating or expanding a worksite wellness initiative if…”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 34 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 34
84% 74%
68%
16% 26%
32%
It would help attract and retain talented employees.
My employees actively requested such an initiative.
There was a community initiative that recognized employers with
healthy workplaces. Total Agree Total Disagree
But they also would invest in initiatives to fulfill their employees’ needs.
“Please select if you AGREE or DISAGREE with the following statements. My organization would be interested in creating or expanding a worksite wellness initiative if…”
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 35 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 35
58%
55%
54%
48%
39%
37%
34%
26%
Human resource professionals look at other businesses’ experience with initiatives.
“Which of the following would you consider to be TRUSTED and VALUED sources of information about creating or expanding a worksite wellness initiative for your organization?”
Business peers or fellow human resource managers
Health care service providers
Worksite wellness vendors and consultants
Health care insurers
State and local health departments
Non-profit health organizations
Business organizations and trade associations
Online resources
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 36 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 36
74% 81%
65%
26% 19%
35%
Overall Organization With Worksite Wellness Initiative
Organization Without Worksite Wellness Initiative
Total Likely Total Unlikely
They are willing to learn more through community networking.
“If there was a network in your community for business leaders to learn about issues related to worksite wellness initiatives and to share information, how likely is it that someone from
your organization would join this network?”
29% Very Likely
36% Very Likely
20% Very Likely
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 37 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 37
“In your professional opinion, which one of the following best describes how your organization views
the state and local government's involvement in worksite wellness initiatives for companies like yours?”
“In your professional opinion, which one of the following best describes how your organization views the federal government's involvement in worksite wellness initiatives for companies like
yours?”
47%
39%
15% 20%
38% 40%
State & Local Government Involvement Federal Government Involvement
Should Be More Active Should Be Less Active Should Not Really Change
Organizations, overall, think there should be more government involvement in wellness initiatives.
THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 38 THE STATE OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS IN AMERICA SLIDE 38
51%
43%
13% 18%
36% 39%
State & Local Government Involvement Federal Government Involvement
Should Be More Active Should Be Less Active Should Not Really Change
…even more so among those organizations that already have worksite wellness initiatives in place.
Government Involvement Among Organizations With Worksite Wellness Initiatives
SLIDE 39 MASSACHUSETTS’S 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SURVEY
State of Workplace Wellness in America 2012 National Survey
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