We need to implement health assessments.a) These assessments help the employee see their needs.b) The employee will be motivated to change and will know how to change to improve their health .3. It is important to create a healthy environment within the company, so we must consider it an investment in health and well-being and not an expense. F. There are some interesting stories of companies with wellness programs.1. According to Aurora Healthcare, a review of 32 studies of corporate wellness programs found that after implementing their programs, claims costs were reduced by 28%!2. Emory Cook, director of human resources programs at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, says they received $5.97 for every dollar invested in their wellness program. More than 200 studies have been conducted since around 1974 examining the outcomes of these workplace wellness interventions.IV. Finally, there are solutions to the obesity problem.A. For example, junk food can be replaced in vending machines and the workplace canteen.B. A more detailed approach would be what Rhiannon said, looking at it as an investment rather than an expense. On-site gyms with instructors and incentives
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