Amba Research Paper

Can Promoting Wellness in the Workplace Increase Productivity?

Laquisha Johnson

UMUC – AMBA600 - 1141

Prof. Yitshak Merin

Abstract

Healthy lifestyle is promoting productivity in the modern workplace. The growing costs of health care and loss of productivity affect both the employer and workers. For this reason, the employee health and wellness is a concern for any company. With competition evidently becoming fierce, no company is willing to lose its workforce to preventable causes. A healthy worker registers high performance and reduces absenteeism. To many employers, the health of the workforce matters gravely. They understand that a satisfied and healthy worker would serve clients better and deliver quality services. The companies should try to introduce new health and wellness plans to improve the reputation of the workforce. The paper will deliver into the benefits associated with workforce wellness and health. It shows that a healthy workforce stays happier and productive beyond the reproach.

Can Promoting Wellness in the Workplace Increase Productivity?

Companies value their successes based on the employee performance and productivity. Studies have suggested that excess body weight, high stress levels, and other health-related factors tend to increase the cost of healthcare and absenteeism (Goetzel & Ozminkowski, 2008). Many employers have initiated robust wellness and health promotion programs to reduce employee absenteeism and healthcare costs. According to Chu, Breucker, Harris, Stitzel, Gan, Gu, and Dwyer (2000), it is a valuable reward for employers and employees who practice education and motivation relating to the improvement of individual health. Because many employees spend time at work, it becomes prudent to instill the healthy habits in them. Although many studies suggested that promoting wellness would increase productivity, the paper tries to unravel how this promotion leads to high productivity.

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