Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Worksite Health Promotion and Organization Culture: Investing in Success

An organization’s capacity to succeed is largely dependent on the overall well-being of
its people. Simply put, if employees are not well, organizations do not prosper. The widespread escalation of chronic disease, partnered with the rising cost of prescription medications, and overall health benefits costs make this a reality to which Canadian employers are not protected. Adverse changes in the health profiles of working age Canadians and consequential costs make wellness programming a necessity in the workplace.

From a macro perspective, the business case for wellness stems from two main variables:
employee health and well-being, and organizational culture. These two spheres of influence are highly integrated, mutually dependent and significantly impact the success of an organization from both an employee and fiscal standpoint. A wellness strategy that acts to prevent future employee illness and is linked to the business objectives of an organization can unequivocally result in health benefits cost containment, a more productive workforce and ultimately competitive advantage.

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