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Sick and Tired of Employees Being Sick and Tired? Profiting from Worksite Wellness February 20, 2013
Sick and Tired of Employees Being Sick and Tired?
Profiting from Worksite Wellness
February 20, 2013
The Wellness Iceberg
Why Should I Care, Rebecca?
Uncle Sam Says So
Your Bottom Line Is At StakeDuring 2000–2004, cigarette smoking was estimated to be responsible for $193 billion ($96 billion in direct medical cost and $96.8 billion in lost productivity) in annual health-related economic losses in the United States
Sedentary employees incur $250 more in annual health care costs than moderately active (1-2 times/wk) and very active (3 + times/wk) employees
Obese employees (BMI > 35) have 4.2% higher health-related productivity loss, equal to $506 per employee per year. Medical costs paid for obese individuals $1,429 higher annually than for normal weight.
The Future Workforce is in Jeopardy
It Takes A Village
Objective: Identify one thing you can take back to your work site and implement to impact the health of your employees- today.
The Spectrum of Wellness
Benefit DesignHealth-Contingent Programs
Insurance Incentives and Tobacco Surcharge Premium Differentials Reduced Deductibles*Must meet 5 ACA Requirements
Participatory Programs Discounted Fitness Club Memberships Reduced Cost Weight Loss Programs
Preventive Services Mental Health Services, EAP Tobacco Cessation Discounts Sick Leave, FMLA Utilization
Policies Tobacco-Free Workplace
E-Cigarettes and Vaporizers Nicotine or Tobacco-Free Hiring
Healthy Meetings Vending and Beverage Machine Standards Nutrition Standards for Cafeterias and On-
Site Food Vendors Breastfeeding
Time and Space
Flexible Schedules/Work Release Time
Environmental ChangesFood Environment Healthy Vending, Lunch, Snack Options Gardens Non-Food Rewards and Recognition
Opportunities For Physical Activity Stairwell Lighting and Signage Bike Racks Shower and Locker Facilities Walking Paths, Maps Workout Equipment
Stability Balls, Standing Work Stations
Walking Meetings
Tobacco-Free Workplace
ProgramsWellness Coordinator or Committee
Group Activities and Competitions Weight Loss or Walking Challenges On Site Exercise Classes Company Teams in Health Events Walking Club
Education Educational Campaigns Newsletters, Weekly/Monthly Emails Event Bulletin Board with Healthy Tips Brown Bag Lunches Screenings Health Coaching Tobacco Cessation Classes Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes
SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
As a group, list the top three challenges to your current worksite wellness program, or the top three barriers to adopting a worksite wellness program if your organization does not already have one.
MoneyDemonstrating the Return on Investment
Health Care Costs AbsenteeismAlthough some comprehensive worksite wellness program have yielded as much as a $3 to $6 return on each $1 invested, it usually takes three to five years to realize these savings.
An analysis of 22 large-employer studies showed significant positive impacts on healthcare costs and absenteeism:
•Employee healthcare costs were reduced $3.27 for every $1 spent on comprehensive worksite health programs. •Absenteeism costs dropped by $2.73 for every $1 spent
MoneyDemonstrating the Return on Investment
Presenteeism Quality Innovation Commitment Morale
Recruitment Reduced Turnover Public Image
Time Insurance Provider Wellness Consultants University Students and Interns
Wellness Committee or Coordinator
Online Resources
Your friendly neighborhoodhealth department staff!
Power- Leadership Participate and Engage-
Walk Your Talk
Communicate Support
Allocate Resources
Others?
Now for the big question…
What one thing will you do to address employee health in your worksite as a
result of today’s discussion?
THANK YOU!Physical Activity and NutritionRebecca Lemmons, [email protected]
TobaccoJoanne [email protected]
