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The popularity of corporate fitness programs
involving offsite health club memberships has increased considerably
since the late 80’s. No longer viewed as an
added luxury to an employee benefits package, but as an important component
of the benefits package. With many companies opting to share
membership fees with
employees, the costs can often be considerably less than first imagined.
Companies
should always make decisions on a cost/benefits analysis, many companies are
taking a much more progressive stance towards corporate wellness by incorporating
a formal program and partnering with a fitness provider such as Columbia Athletic
Clubs. We offer many options to make this benefit a reality
for your company.
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| Why Invest in Corporate Wellness? |
Research at the Prudential Insurance Company found that employees involved in a corporate fitness program took, on average, five less sick days per year than less fit individuals. -Price J. (1990) What do Corporations Want? Idea Today, March p.62-68
94% of users and 69% of non-users believe the provision of corporate fitness programs enhances employee morale. -Worth, K. Green, P. Bliss T. (2001) An Investigation into the Management Implications of Employee perceptions of Corporate Fitness, Managing Leisure: An International Journal, April.
Some of the benefits of corporate wellness programs include improved self-image and self-confidence and reduced stress. -Minnock, A. (1997) Fit for Business? Training Officer, 33(3), 84-85
Fit Employees generally perform better. The stimulation of regular exercise improves levels of concentration, speed of response, clarity of mind and all round better performance. -Parks, D. (1992) Shaping Up: Corporate Fitness at Work. Human Resources, Autumn, p.108-114
Physically fit employees are less vulnerable to the affects of stress than less fit individuals, which can have a positive effect upon productivity. -Glynn, C (1996) Creating a Healthy Workplace. An Unpublished Report for Roffey Park Management Institute West Sussex, UK.
The provision of an effective fitness program has been shown to reduce staff turnover by up to 16% per year. Yeung R. (1996) Work That Body To Improve The Bottom Line. The Professional Manager, July, p.19-21
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