Wednesday, September 23, 2009

How to Set up a Wellness Plan

From WSJ.com

Workplace wellness doesn’t have to mean on-site gyms and in-house personal trainers. Small companies may be able to encourage healthy living and offer compelling perks to employees without spending a lot of money and time putting together a plan.

For a small company, the payoff can be big: Many employers report that healthier employees show up to work more often, are more productive, and visit the doctor less frequently. The payoff is also big for employees — and that should be your focus when implementing your program. The program is for them, not something you’re doing to them to reduce your insurance costs. Having the right attitude and getting everyone involved in a positive way is a good first step.

Here are five tips for small companies that want to get started with wellness at work.

1. Clean out the vending machines.

2. Invest in pedometers.

3. Give employees fast-food facts.

4. Offer health-risk assessments.

5. Review claims

Read the complete article here: Wellness Plan

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