Worksite Wellness

Does it work? A broad review of comprehensive wellness programs showed, on average:

• 28% improvement in sick leave and absenteeism
• 26% improvement in healthcare costs
• 30% improvement in worker’s compensation and disability management claims
• 6-to-1 cost benefit ratio

A 2002 survey of North Dakota businesses revealed that 80% believe in benefits of worksite wellness programs, but need assistance & direction. Healthy North Dakota responded to this need by facilitating the training of nearly 40 consultants by the Cooper Institute of Dallas, Texas. Healthy North Dakota is working to establish a centralized program to make the consultants and their programs available across the state to assist businesses in implementation of worksite health promotion programs.

Employers, if you want to:

• Lower health care and insurance costs
• Decrease absenteeism
• Improve morale
• Improve performance & productivity
• Improve ability to attract and retain key personnel
• Attain greater employee allegiance
• Improve public image of the company

Invest in worksite wellness!