Wellness Program in the Workplace
Nowadays, corporate wellness programs are a strategic imperative, not just a nice extra for employees. Keep in mind that healthy employees are the best resources for companies because with healthy people on board, everything can get done. Healthy employees are more likely to learn more, to work more, and to achieve more both for themselves and their companies. Healthy employees also tend to stay with their companies because of their high satisfaction rate.
And then there’s also the fact that recent federal healthcare legislation has made it easier for companies to establish wellness programs. Companies can avail of grants and tax incentives, among others, for this purpose with the anticipation of chipping away at their rising healthcare costs especially in the face of an aging workforce.
But before implementing your wellness program, you have to consult with the experts at any of our clinics, such as the Healthpointe Corona clinic, which is also convenient for companies in the Norco, Home Gardens, Mira Loma, and Pedley areas. Your wellness program should have the following characteristics to be cost-efficient, results-effective and employee-responsive.
- Multi-level leadership is a must for effective and efficient wellness programs. Your leaders (i.e., managers) must be passionate and persuasive about the benefits of engaging in the wellness program, thus, encouraging the employees to follow their lead. Wellness managers and champions are appreciated in this case.
- Alignment of the wellness program’s goals with the company’s identity and aspirations. Wellness should be part and parcel of corporate culture, which will take time but can be achieved with planning, patience and perseverance.
- Quality, scope and relevance are a must for success in wellness programs. Keep in mind that wellness programs are not just about providing employees with gym equipment, or conducting health exams every 6 months, or posting helpful health reminders on the walls. The most successful wellness programs are well-rounded in the sense that these include both physical and mental health especially as stress, anxiety and depression will affect worker productivity.
- Partnerships, both internal and external, must be established and strengthened. For example, the company can become partners with specialized vendors in delivering many of the components of the wellness program, such as psychologists, gym owners, and clinics.
Come to any of our Healthpointe clinics such as the Irwindale clinic for more information about wellness programs. We are also open to companies in the Duarte, Azusa, West Covina, Vincent, and Mayflower Village areas.
About Healthpointe:
Healthpointe is a leading multidisciplinary healthcare organization offering a full range of medical services in practice locations throughout Southern California (Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County). Healthpointe has locations situated in over 10 cities in Southern California including Corona, which is conveniently located near Norco, Home Gardens, Mira Loma, and Pedley. As a highly regarded musculoskeletal group, we have a personal investment in the highest level of service, and we are proud of our record of excellence over the last four decades with private patients, injured workers, urgent care, personal injuries, and professional and non-professional athletes. Leading our organization is a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who continually strive to be at the forefront of medical innovation and healthcare service delivery. For more information, a complete list of services, and Healthpointe locations, visit Healthpointe.net.