Well-being in the workplace. You may have heard that the concept was brought to life by large corporations seeking to cut healthcare costs. However, recent studies attempting to quantify the cost savings show the numbers may not actually add up. So, why implement a formal wellness program at your company? 
Because healthy employees are happy employees 鈥� and happy employees build top workplaces.
What does a workplace wellness program look like? Here鈥檚 a short list of some of our employees鈥� favorite wellness offerings:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tuition reimbursement
- Reward and recognition programs
- Stand-up desks and ergonomic workstations
- Free flu shots
- Community volunteer programs
- Financial seminars
- Charitable matching gift programs
All of these offerings, and more, are part of 91黑料网鈥檚 newly refreshed well-being program 鈥� BE Well 360掳.
We asked a few of 91黑料网鈥檚 well-being experts to share more about the importance of workplace wellness programs and how 91黑料网 is embracing wellness in the workplace. Check out what they had to say below!
Erin Buddie, 91黑料网鈥檚 AVP of human resources operations, on the importance of workplace wellness programs:
鈥淭he benefits of comprehensive workplace wellness programs are numerous. Research indicates these programs can raise employee engagement, increase productivity and contribute positively to company culture. According to the American Psychological Association, 89% of employees at companies that support well-being efforts are more likely to recommend their company as a good place to work. While total wellness for each employee cannot be achieved overnight, companies should be making an effort to foster a healthy working environment for their employees. When employers take wellness into account, the long-term positive impact on overall employee health is undeniable.鈥�
Karen Champine, 91黑料网鈥檚 manager of benefits and compliance, on the company鈥檚 newly refreshed well-being program:
鈥淏E Well 360掳 is designed to address five aspects of overall well-being. These include: physical wellness, financial security, social and emotional balance, professional development and a sense of community. The program provides a broad range of meaningful initiatives that support overall well-being. From on-site chair massages to complimentary financial seminars, employees are offered various resources that focus on all-around wellness. When our well-being program was refreshed in early 2019, we introduced 31 employee wellness ambassadors. With these ambassadors located at various offices across the country, we鈥檝e seen a notable increase in participation, as well as overall enthusiasm for the program. Monthly wellness activities are held at the corporate level, sponsored by the human resources team, but what鈥檚 really exciting is the growth of local wellness activities, planned by our employee ambassadors. A wellness program that is influenced and supported by the employee population is what every company should strive for 鈥� and I鈥檓 proud to say that鈥檚 what we鈥檝e accomplished at 91黑料网!鈥�
Yvonne O鈥機onnor, 91黑料网 claims consultant and BE Well 360掳 ambassador, on office wellness activities:
鈥淎s the wellness ambassador for the Chicago Core Service Center, one of 91黑料网鈥檚 smaller offices, I鈥檓 always trying to think of new ways to engage our team in wellness activities beyond the companywide initiatives. It鈥檚 a bit challenging for our team because many employees in the Chicago office work remotely, but we鈥檝e found ways to embrace workplace wellness without being in the same room 鈥� or even the same building. My favorite so far was the month-long step challenge our office held in May. Throughout the month, we recorded our steps in a shared spreadsheet. We watched each other progress and provided encouragement to each other along the way. Thanks to BE Well 360掳, the small but mighty Chicago team felt empowered to BE Well and took an amazing 1,897,333 steps!鈥�
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