Wellness Program Incentives

Employee Engagement is the level at which staff members are aligned with and working toward company objectives and goals. Employee Engagement is altered by a wide range of factors that cover internal discussions, company structure, benefits and recognition.

Companies that have high levels of employee program engagement advance from improved productivity, retention and performance than peers with disengaged workers.  Levels of engagement among workers in the U.S. have been declining over the past decade as individuals have become disillusioned with the treatment of workers by corporations. The inability to involve workers is one of the reasons why, despite steady growths in hours worked, America lags behind several other nations in terms of employee productivity per hours worked.

Workplace Health Promotion Programs may increase employee engagement in several ways. First, when communicated properly, they confirm to staff members that the employer cares about their well-being. This can improve retention and turnover as well as support more of a discretionary effort from staff members. During a period of significant downsizing, Motorola found increased interest in its Workplace Health Promotion Programs as managers recognized the value of providing for the health and well-being of staff members.

In addition, the health improvements will decrease presenteeism and absenteeism (when workers continue to work despite decreased work rate), allowing for more time spent at full work rate. Lastly, healthier workers are more likely to have increased morale, which translates into a more enjoyable and more effective work environment.