Mary Fiske

Keegan Miller

Andrea Rhodes

Beth Samonski

Eric Striegel

Wellness at Work

Warm-Up

Wellness Programs

Programs implemented by a firm in an attempt to address specific issues

affecting their workforce

Branches of Wellness

Occupational Wellness Nutrition Physical Fitness & Weight Management

Wellness Programs Reducing stress Reduce absenteeism Limiting health care costs imposed

on employersCorporate estimates range from $150

- $300 billion annually

Giving back to employees Creating a happy, healthy, and

productive workforce

Occupational Wellness Occupational wellness is one’s attitude

about work and career. Involves preparing for and participating in

work which provides personal satisfaction and life enrichment.

Some examples are work life balance, rotational programs, and community involvement.

Work Life Balance

The dilemma of trying to

balance conflicting work demands and family responsibilities. Some examples are flextime, childcare, and adoption

assistance. Employee benefits include increased job satisfaction, lower

stress, and more family time. Employees’ rate work life balance the third most important aspect of job satisfaction.

Employer benefits include retention, recruitment, productivity, and commitment. These benefits lead to an increase in revenue and profits.

Flex TimeBenefits to employer

Benefits to Employee

Increased employee satisfaction Higher retention Increased productivity

Allows for work-life balance Reduction in commute time Able to handle family

commitments

Costs to Employer• Difficulty scheduling meetings• Some might try to take advantage of

the system

On-Site Child CareBenefits to the Employer

Benefits to the Employee

Employee retention

Able to balance family life

Increased productivity

Costs to the Employer• Potential liability• Varies depending on

contribution

Adoption Assistance

Employer Benefit

Employee Benefit

Positive company image

Satisfaction Tax deductible up to

$11,650 in 2008

Employer Cost• Varies, but minimal

Rotational Programs Various assignments Employee benefits

Opportunity to explore alternative career paths Prevention of a disinterest in work Increased adaptability A larger network of colleagues

Employer benefits Cross-trained employees Ten years of experience in two years Creating a pipeline of talent Increased product quality due to a more knowledgeable

workforce

General Electric’s Rotational Program Leadership programs in communications, engineering,

operations, finance, and human resources Creates a pipeline of leadership Example: Human Leadership Program

three eight month assignments opportunities to work with senior leaders cross-business projects four global seminars.

Number one in the 2006 Best Companies for Leaders

Community Involvement Employee benefits

Enhanced career development Opportunity to donate time and money to the community Mentoring opportunities Gaining leadership experience Expanding your network.

Employer benefits Giving back to the community A positive reputation An increase in sales and business

Nutrition: Statistics

Obese workers filed twice the number of worker’s compensation claims

Seven times higher medical costs from those claims

Lost 13 times more days of work from work injury or work illness than non obese workers

Total cost of obesity to US companies per year: $13B

Obesity has heavy costs

Workers with BMI (Body Mass Index) greater than 40 had 11.65 claims per 100 workers compared with 5.8 claims per 100 worker

Average lost days of work: 186.63 per 100 employees compared with 14.19 per 100 employees within the recommended range

BMI Weight Status

Below 18.5 Underweight

18.5-24.9 Normal

25-29.9 Overweight

30 & Above Obese

BMI = (weight in pounds * 703 ) ———————————— height in inches²

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Average medical claims costs per 100

employees were $51,019 compared to

$7,503 for the non-obese.

Nutrition

Providing information to employees the benefits of a healthy diet and weight management

Cafeteria food- Calorie Information Calorie Counts Online Meet with a professional to plan a diet

Examples

Motorola and Microsoft: meet with a dietician to plan a healthy diet and change eating habits

Support Groups with other employers Calorie information on the cafeteria website Offer healthier nutrition options in the

cafeteria and vending machines

Physical Fitness and Weight Management

Types of Physical Wellness Programs

Fitness CentersGroup Fitness ClassesTrainers

Intramurals National Employee Health and Fitness Day

Every 3rd Wednesday in May Healthiest Workplace Challenge

The Biggest LoserJanuary 27-29th 2009

Benefits to Employee

Happier employees Develop relationships with co-workers Increased health

Preventable illnessesReduce obesityReduce Type II Diabetes

Benefits to Employer More Productive

Employees Less absenteeism and

turnover Reduced health care costs

“Preventable illness makes up approximately 80% of the burden of illnesses and 90% of all health care costs.”

Cool Down

More to wellness than just physical fitness

Benefits to employees and employers More employers are implementing

wellness programs each year