Whether bringing "The Biggest Loser" to your workplace, sponsoring a company softball team or arranging for on-site flu shots, corporations are encouraging employee health in many ways. According to a DailyComet.com article, more than 85 percent of corporations today are engaging in some type of wellness programming. "A healthy employee means a healthy bottom line," says Michael Port, CEO for Corporate Wellness Solutions.

Workouts and Workdays

Employers today are building on-site gyms for their employees and many are even equipping them with personal trainers and fitness instructors. Richard Barrack, CEO of Barrack's Corporate Fitness, is reported to have said that not only have these fitness centers increased employee productivity, but they have also become a networking hub where employees from different departments can connect with one another. 

Checkups and Check-Ins

Some employers are starting to provide routine health screenings at work. Glucose screening and blood pressure or cholesterol testing can help identify health issues early, resulting in timely treatment and keeping the employee healthier. Companies may also provide health evaluations to assess employee health risks and assist with long-term health goals.
It is not enough for employers just to provide health insurance; according to Port, many are realizing they need to encourage employees to use it. Regular health screenings and preventive care can make employees feel better and go a long way toward managing a company's health care costs.

De-Stressing the Workplace

According to safecomputingtips.com, organizations with employees who have computer intensive jobs may also educate their employees how to avoid repetitive stress injury (RPI). Good posture, ergonomic office furniture and the proper alignment of a workstation can all go a long way in preventing RPI. These protections can ensure employee comfort and minimize loss of work hours. Employees who exhibit RPI symptoms should see an orthopedic surgeon for early diagnosis, as attention to ergonomics may then be able to restore normalcy.

Port says that some employers even provide massage services at work; a brief massage may relax the employee, lower blood pressure and send the employee back to work more focused. Companies are realizing that health benefits not just employees but also productivity and the bottom line. Employees who have questions about their rights to a safe and healthy workplace should contact a knowledgeable workers' compensation attorney at www.OhioBWCattorney.com.

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