We all face challenging economic times.  As a Smart Employer, you know throwing up your hands and taking the stance that stress is unavoidable in today’s working world is not going to get you employees that are the best they can be.  According to studies by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, stressful workplaces increase absenteeism and employee turnover.  A Smart Employer knows that striving to be a “Healthy Company” will benefit your bottom line.

What does your Healthy Company look like?  You have lower incidence of illness, absenteeism, tardiness, disability, and you stay competitive.  The Journal of Applied Psychology cites a Minneapolis insurance company that conducted several stress prevention studies in hospitals.  The company changed policies and procedures to reduce organizational sources of stress, implemented employee and management education on job stress, and established employee assistance programs.  In the 22 hospitals in the study, Medication errors decreased 50%, malpractice claims by 70%. Those numbers speak for themselves.  

Happier, healthier employees empowered with a sense of wellness and appreciation for health and fitness are an obvious benefit to your bottom line.