Corporate wellness programs are an employer initiated, health promoting care that addresses employees bodies, minds, emotions, spirits, communities and work through promoting healthful lifestyle choices and providing programs, initiatives and incentives that encourage employees to keep well in all these areas. Effective workplace wellness programs also take into account the wellness of an employee's families and dependents.[1]

By starting a Corporate Wellness program, employer groups are able to improve the overall productivity and are able to save money on health care expenses. Many times, businesses are concerned about the actual return on the wellness investment however JBA clients concur that encouraging healthier lifestyles, corporations are creating healthier employees which reduces absenteeism and presenteeism.

As part of JBA Benefits ongoing effort to consistently assist our employer groups throughout your healthcare experience, JBA offers several educational opportunities that will enable clients to make smart choices about their wellbeing. JBA Benefits Certified Wellness Coordinator assists in implementing an effective wellness program no matter which level of program the employer group chooses. Although businesses may establish a comprehensive Corporate Wellness program with many options, an incentive Corporate Wellness program is often necessary for encourage employees to actually participate in the programs. Providing incentives for employees, such as a free lunch or gift cards, may be simple enough rewards to encourage employees to participate in Corporate Wellness.

Please contact JBA Benefits today to start your employees on the right wellness track.

[1] The National Wellness Institute – Business and Legal Reports, Inc. – 30529200: 2010-03-30