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Benefits of an Employee Wellness Program
Investing in the health and well-being of your workforce will yield significant results.
- Decreased Absenteeism - Frequent exercisers were absent from work only 2.11 days per year, compared to 3.06 days for inactive individuals according to American Sports Data research.
- Improved Job Performance - Regular physical activity decreases stress, increases energy, and makes employees feel better about themselves both physically and mentally, all of which contribute to increased employee production throughout the workday.
- Healthier Employees – By offering an employee wellness program, you are not only creating a better working environment, but also a healthier employee. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet are both associated with reduced risk of chronic disease and reduced disability, which result in lower health care costs.
- Improved Employee Retention and Morale – By providing an employee wellness program, you are creating a positive and healthy work environment that your employees will want to be a part of. Once your employees realize the investment you are making in their health, they will understand their value to you as an employer.
Programs and Services Offered
The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh will provide your company with a dynamic health and wellness program that will introduce, encourage and educate your employees on the importance of leading a well-rounded healthy lifestyle. We will customize a wellness program to address your company’s specific needs and goals.
On-Site Group Exercise Classes
The YMCA can provide group exercise classes on a weekly basis conducted by a certified YMCA instructor at your workplace. Classes offered include yoga, Pilates, strength and tone, kickboxing, boot camp, core stability, and many more. By providing on-site group exercise classes, you are offering your employees the benefit of a great workout and the convenience of not having to leave work to get it.
On-Site Wellness Events
Arrange convenient demonstrations at your workplace to save your employees time and money. The YMCA can organize your company health fair, provide lectures on health-related topics, give cooking or exercise demonstrations, or lead cubicle stretches to help break up the day.
Coordinate Your Company's Wellness Programs
The YMCA can provide a number of continuing wellness programs that will keep your employees interested and engaged all throughout the year. Programs such as CPR/AED/First Aid training, smoking cessation programs, and annual wellness calendars give your employees the tools they need to lead healthier lives, while employee incentive programs, group exercise classes and walking groups give them the opportunity to do it. The YMCA can also manage your on-site wellness center and provide consultations, equipment orientations, and personal training, ensuring that your employees not only have access to an environment that is safe and accessible for everyone, but also that they are utilizing it to its fullest capacity.
For More Information...
To learn more about how the YMCA can help create a customized wellness program for your employees, please call 412-227-6429 or email: kbolding@ymcapgh.org
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