Worksite Wellness – It’s Time to Kick Things Into Gear

Posted by Sarah Szul on Oct 30, 2015 12:30:40 PM

Your organization has been tossing around the idea of implementing an employee wellness program for months….or possibly even years. We are well aware that Americans spend a lot of time at work—more than the hours they devote to sleep, leisure or sports. It’s no wonder then that so many of workers suffer from chronic diseases - health and wellness usually take a back seat to earning a living. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 117 million people in the U.S. had one or more chronic health conditions as of 2012 (“Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 9, 2014).

And at the same time, employers are struggling to fund health care. Add the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates to the picture, and the push to improve health is stronger than ever. So why wait?

Personally, I think it’s a no-brainer to implement an employee wellness program. I believe that organizations can’t be successful without paying attention to the well-being of their employee. And employees can’t be successful without feeling good every day.

It takes time to break old habits and develop new ones; companies, like people, cannot approach wellness as a short-term or quick-fix solution. But getting started is easier than you think – check out “Getting Started and Choosing a Wellness Program”. Kapnick Insurance Group is here to help and provide a different approach to wellness.

When implemented thoughtfully, as a multi-faceted approach that changes behavior and focuses on health and productivity, employers—and employees—stand to gain the most. What are you waiting for?

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