Wellness Programs – The Evidence

In line with Hewitt Colenbrander’s own theme of “It’s About Fit”, here is some additional evidence which employers should give consideration to:

• Johnson & Johnson reckon wellness programs saved them R250 million over a decade
• American College of Sports Medicine found that workers who spent 30 – 60 minutes of lunchtime exercise, experienced a 15% boost in performance
• A 2011 study in the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine found that 2.5 hours or more of exercise per week led to a significant decrease in absenteeism
• In SA, medical aid companies like Discovery and Momentum, spend millions on incentives for their members to exercise regularly

 
Next week we will post examples of what some companies actually do.  In the meantime, have a fun and fit long weekend!