Connections - January 2009 - (Page 23) of absences go up and productivity goes down. Sokolow said, “Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programs are all about being proactive,” so this cycle doesn’t spin out of control. If wellness programs can help to solve immediate problems, it’s logical to assume they can have a similar benefit from a physiological standpoint. Wellness programs are comprehensive and have been shown to increase health, fitness, ergonomics and safety, while decreasing drug and alcohol abuse, and preventing workplace violence. How Employers Can Motivate Employees Shannon Clark, a wellness consultant for Stout Advisors said one of the most challenging aspects of wellness programs is getting employees to buy into the idea. “Employers have to understand their employees think health falls under two distinct categories: Either something is healthy or it isn’t. But things aren’t mutually exclusive. It’s not a black and white issue,” said Clark. “Everyone needs to understand this program isn’t about limiting options and the junk food police aren’t going to raid the vending machine. Wellness programs are about empowering people to do what’s appropriate for them. They help people do what they already want to do whether Know what your options are? We can help. We’re Lancaster Chamber Healthcare Plan. And understanding all the nuances of health insurance is what we do. Along with providing discounted products and services that are both efficient and cost effective to our members. If you’re a company comprised of two to 99 employees, call us at 717-581-9138. And let us show you exactly how membership has its privileges. www.lancasterchamber.com January 2009 | Connections | 23 http://www.infinitewellnesssolutions.com/health-calcuators.html http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness.asp http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/wellness/ergonomics.asp http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2008/10/3WalMart-Wellness-Programs.aspx http://www.wellplace.com/2008_drug_monitoring.asp http://eaptools.blogspot.com/2008/01/free-workplace-violence-video-from-feds.html http://www.stoudtadvisors.com/wellness.html http://www.stoudtadvisors.com/ http://www.lancasterchamber.com http://www.lancasterchamber.com
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