Will my business see a ROI?
Businesses whose employees use Break pal can expect a substantial ROI stemming from a variety of sources.
"Research shows that companies can save anywhere from $3 to $15 for every $1 spent on health and wellness within 12 to 18 months of implementing a [workplace wellness] program,"
~ Mercedes Carnethon, assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in a report sponsored by the American Heart Association</b>
Decreased Health Care Costs
In a 2008 survey of more than 450 employers (each with at least 1,000 full-time workers), nearly three-quarters cited weight-management plans as a chief strategy for maintaining affordable health care benefits, according to the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), a nonprofit that advises its member companies on health care issues.
Fitness oriented Workplace Wellness Programs are especially beneficial for the two-thirds of Americans who are overweight, including the one-third who are obese. The extra weight puts people at higher risk for many chronic health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, depression, and back and knee problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medical expenses for individuals who are obese are 29% to 117% greater than for those at a healthy weight.
Decreased Absenteeism
Workplaces that implement workplace wellness programs see a substantial decrease in absenteeism.
DuPont's Worksite Health Promotion pilot sites saw a saving of 11,726 disability days and a return of U.S. $2.05 for every dollar invested by the end of the second year
Increased Productivity
Although decreased health care costs, workers comp claims, and controlling absenteeism are thought of as the primary reasons for a workplace wellness program, recent studies show that most companies are seeking higher productivity. Re
Improving productivity by keeping employees healthy and working is emerging as the top business objective for employer-sponsored wellness programs around the world.
“WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies,” Buck Consulting Nov 2009</b>
"5 minutes of exercise will net you 15 minutes of productivity"
~Zig Ziglar
Exercise and fitness levels can be one of the most effective parts of a Workplace Productivity Program. Incremental exercise throughout the day keeps the mind sharp and focussed drastically increasing productivity. Most companies see about a 20% increase in productivity from their employees that exercise regularly and throughout the day.
Break Pal is the easiest and most effective way to implement regular physical activity at work.