Improve employee health at your company

Why is employee health important?

The health of your employees impacts your company reputation and your profitability. Companies that prioritize holistic health have reduced healthcare costs and better morale among their employees. A healthy workforce is more productive, has more job satisfaction, and will stay with your company longer. In addition, because potential job candidates prefer to work at companies that prioritize their well-being, you have a better chance at attracting top talent when you offer comprehensive healthcare options.

How does employee health affect business costs?

Healthcare

Employees who get sick frequently may require regular doctor visits and expensive treatments, increasing healthcare costs for the employer.

Absenteeism

When employees get sick, absenteeism increases, interrupting workflow and output. You also incur the costs of paid sick leave while paying overtime or temporary workers to cover the gaps.

Employee turnover

Unaddressed mental health issues, stress, and burnout can cause high turnover, which leads to increased recruitment costs for replacing staff.

Compensation and disability claims

A lack of focus on employee health can result in more claims, increasing your healthcare costs. You may have to pay disability benefits, high medical expenses, or legal fees in case there’s a dispute.

Legal and compliance costs

Failure to follow health and safety regulations can result in fines. If your lack of compliance causes health issues for your employees, your company could face expensive lawsuits.

Low productivity and engagement

Poor access to health support affects motivation and job satisfaction, causing low productivity and affecting output quality and profit margins.

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How to prioritize employee health

Create a culture where employee health and well-being are part of your core values. To prioritize employee health at your company:

Provide wellness programs

Improve employee health with wellness programs like the ClassPass Corporate Wellness Program help improve physical and mental health, increase employee morale, reduce stress, and improve work-life balance.

Offer access to health resources

Give employees physical and mental health resources like an on-site gym, professional counseling, health literature, and stress management workshops.

Support mental health

Provide mental health literacy training to reduce stigma. Ensure your health insurance covers therapy and mental health screening. Offer mental health days off so employees can rest and recover.

Promote work-life balance

Give employees a choice in how, when, and where they work with flexible work arrangements, like remote work or hybrid schedules. Encourage breaks and offer paid time off from work.

Ways to improve employee health

Practical ways to improve employee health at your company include:

Promote healthy eating

Provide nutritious snacks like nuts, fresh fruit, and salads in the cafeteria and office kitchen. Encourage hydration by placing water around the office. Educate your workforce on healthy eating and meal planning with workshops by nutritionists.

Offer regular health screenings

Annual health screenings help detect and treat potential health problems early. Screenings may include blood pressure, body mass index, blood sugar, cholesterol, and mental health.

Encourage regular exercise

Offer on-site fitness classes like dance, yoga, or aerobics during lunch or after work. Form walking groups to encourage employees to exercise together regularly.

Consider ergonomics

Assess your employees’ workstations and provide ergonomic chairs and desks for their safety and comfort. Train employees to maintain correct posture and to set up their workspaces properly to prevent musculoskeletal issues.

Create a positive environment

Create different support groups for individuals facing similar challenges or experiences so no one feels alone. Employees who feel safe and supported rarely experience stress, improving their mental and physical health.

Regularly assess health initiatives

Gather employee feedback annually through surveys to determine if your initiatives are improving their lives and work, then adjust to ensure they remain effective.

ClassPass can make a difference in employee health

Studies show that healthy employees are more engaged, have higher morale, and a better ability to focus, leading to fewer sick days and better work performance. By providing employees with access to a vast network of fitness studios, gyms, and wellness services, the ClassPass Corporate Wellness Program supports physical and mental health for your employees.