PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Health & Wellness Programs

Improving the health of your employees.

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Greg Price
Episode: 252
April 03, 2010

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Companies that offer Wellness Programs have lower medical costs and absenteeism. Greg Price has pointers to help you improve the health of your employees.

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Greg: This is Greg Price with PKF Texas' Entrepreneur's Playbook.

Beyond benefits like health insurance, what programs does your company have in place to promote the health and well-being of your team members?

According to a study done by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, employers who invest in worksite health promotion programs, can see a return of $3-$6 for every dollar invested over a 2-5 year period. Documented savings are observed in medical costs, absenteeism, short-term disability and worker's comp claims.

Here are several ideas you can use to create your health and wellness program:

Negotiate with a local gym for a reduced membership rate for your employees
Provide healthy alternatives to junk food in your office vending machines
Add a health tips section to your internal firm newsletter
Distribute pedometers and hold a walking contest, giving a prize to the employee who takes the most steps over a defined period of time

Health is a topic of conversation everywhere you go these days, what are you going to do to make sure your company is a part of that conversation?

To read and comment on the PKF Texas' Entrepreneur's Playbook, visit my blog, fromgregshead.com. And be sure to check out the new mobile ready website at PKF Texas.com - PKF Texas, The Fit That's Right!

For help on setting up a Wellness Program at work click here.