As business leaders, it's important to remember that our most important assets
are our employees. We want our employees to enjoy their work environment and
to bring the best of themselves to the job every day. Encouraging our employees
to embrace fitness as a lifestyle pays off in many ways. Fit employees:
- Are less likely to get sick
- Have more energy
- Have more self-confidence
- Tend to take on more leadership roles
- Are less stressed
Documented savings have been observed in medical costs, absenteeism, worker's compensation
claims and short term disability. Implementing a health improvement program at
your worksite will:
- Create an environment of increased productivity, energy and creativity
- Increase your staff retention
- Decrease absenteeism and turnover
- Be viewed as a positive employee benefit
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