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As healthcare costs have risen, there's more emphasis on "wellness," which focuses on stopping issues before they start. If you spend a bit of money on prevention, then later you spend a lot less on larger, expensive problems.
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return on investmentEmployee wellness programs have grown in popularity because the return on investment can be significant. A study that evaluated the findings of 63 white and grey papers on the effects of workplace wellness programs found a cost-benefit ratio of anywhere from 1.65 to 20.
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In plain language, whatever you put in to a wellness program, you'll get something back in savings down the line.
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Johnson & Johnson Companies (J&J) have had employee wellness programs in place since 1979. A group analyzing the differences in health trends and spending between J&J and similar companies found that on average, J&J saved $565 (2009 dollars) per employee. Employees were also less likely to smoke, be overweight, or have high blood pressure.
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Show you care and feel better: When you care enough to offer a wellness program to your employees, they're likely to be more productive because they feel supported by their work environment.
The practice of yoga has shown to increase overall health and mood. The vast majority of yoga practitioners report that even if they have underlying health issues, yoga makes them feel more energized, less stressed, healthier and contributes to better sleep.
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