What are the benefits of a company wellness program?

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  1. Int'l Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
     
    Int'l Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) answered:
    Most working adults spend a substantial portion of their week in the workplace. On days they work, Americans are on the job an average of 7.56 hours, or about one-half of their waking hours.

    This makes the workplace a useful and practical setting for introducing health and wellness-related initiatives that will benefit employees and their families, as well as employers.

    Potential benefits of a corporate wellness program to you and your family include:
    • improve physical and mental health
    • lower personal medical costs
    • reduce absences from work and school
    • improve personal productivity
    • create a network of support
    Most working adults spend a substantial portion of their week in the workplace. On days they work, Americans are on the job an average of 7.56 hours, or about one-half of their waking hours.This makes the workplace a useful and practical setting for... More