Whether it’s a gym membership or a smoking cessation class, many employers are designing wellness programs to boost their employees’ health. A healthy employee is likely to be more productive and is less prone to illness or serious injury. For staffing firms, how the program is designed is the key to its success.
An employer should instill a culture of wellness that encourages employees to get healthy and stay healthy. Simply subsidizing a gym membership or handing out gift certificates for reaching weight goals, does not ensure long-term health. A workplace designed around fitness such as flexible hours for working out, encouraging walking or riding a bike to work, and offering healthful lunch options, can achieve long-term results.
A PEO can work with your company to design an effective wellness program that also meets all the regulatory requirements including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and relevant state laws. It’s worth noting that in some states, an employer sponsored wellness program, such as a gym membership, could mean you’re on the hook if an employee is injured while participating.
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Sincerely
David Schek
President
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