Employee Wellness Programs make sense for both the employee and employer.

Benefits to the Employee

To put it succinctly, a healthier worker is generally a happier worker. A healthier worker suffers less injuries, makes fewer human errors, and contributes to a more harmonious work environment. Job-related stress is one of the most common concerns affecting health. Not only does this stress affect how the individual functions in the workplace, but often it spills over into the individual"s personal or home life as well. Stress can be addressed and effectively managed through a corporate wellness program, resulting in greater energy and patience at work and home.

Benefits to the Employer

Let"s have a look at some statistics ...

The top two preventable contributors to employee absenteeism are (Ipsos-Reid Study):

• Depression, Anxiety or other mental health disorder = 66%
• Stress = 60%

Naturopathic doctors are specialists in preventive medicine. Naturopathic doctors are uniquely skilled to deal with these concerns.

A few more statistics ...

Canada Life Insurance reported a return of $3.43 on their fitness program, and an overall return on investment of $6.85 on each corporate dollar invested on reduced turnover (32.4% lower), productivity gains and decreased medical claims.

The Canadian government"s corporate wellness programs returned $1.95-$3.75 per employee per dollar spent (as reported by Dr. Roy Shephard).

Coors Brewing Co. reported that for each dollar spent on their Corporate Wellness Program they saw a $5.50 return, and the employees who participated reduced their absentee rate by 18%.

Coca Cola report saving $500 every year per employee after implementing a fitness program, with only 60% of their employees participating

Municipal employees in Toronto, missed 3.35 fewer days in the first six months of their "Metro Fit" fitness programs than employees not enrolled in the program.

Company wellness programs not only improve the health of employees, but they also improve the financial bottom line.

Wellness Services Offered

Dr. Esposito can tailor a wellness program to fit the particular needs of your small business or corporation. A wellness program may include:

Health Risk Assessments
An effective wellness program is one designed for the unique wellness needs of the individual employee. Therefore, it is important to first assess those needs. Screening is done through questionnaires, lab tests and/or physical exams. Often, this may be the first time employees become aware of their risks for conditions like heart disease, diabetes or cancer. Health risk assessments possess the opportunity to improve company morale and reduce employee turnover since employees feel that they are cared about and being cared for.

Lunch and Learn Workshops
Dr. Esposito is available to speak during lunch and learns or longer sessions. Topics generally come under three categories:

• Wellness and Nutrition
• Stress Management
• Work/Life Balance

However, talks and topics can be customized to fit your company"s needs.

Increase productivity, improve morale, spark goodwill, foster self-responsibility and recruit and retain the most effective, productive employees. It just makes business sense.

For more information about Employee Wellness Programs and what Algoma Natural Healing Clinic can offer, please contact us by email or phone (705) 575-7560.