Getting Your Employees Active
The average North Carolinian spends about 9 hours a day at work. Therefore, a healthy workplace that supports physical activity is essential. Improving the health of our workforce not only lowers the rate of chronic disease in our state, but also improves the economic climate.
More than 75% of health care claims costs are due to an individual’s lifestyle. And these costs, according to the 2008 study, Tipping the Scales, are expected to cost North Carolina more than 75 billion dollars in 2011.
Employee wellness programs are the solution. A review of worksite wellness literature shows that for every $1 spent on employee health, employers can save up to $5.83 – when combining direct and indirect costs.
Benefits to Employees
- Lower risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.
- Prevention of weight gain, or weight loss
- Improved cardio-respiratory and muscular fitness
- Prevention of falls and better cognitive function (older adults)
- Reduced depression
- Less stress
- Better sleep
- Increased Energy
Benefits to Employers
- Increased employee morale
- Reduced health care costs
- Fewer accidents on the job
- Reduced absenteeism
- Increased productivity
Be Active North Carolina is now offering a variety of worksite physical activity services to help employers reduce costs and improve the health of their employees.
Be Active can help you create an employee wellness campaign that best fits the needs of your employees. Contact Annie Martinie for more information about how to get started.
