Improved general wellness of a workforce yields a likely return of three to one, or more. This is based on decreases in healthcare costs, reductions in indirect costs such as absenteeism and, most importantly, improved performance and productivity. Moreover, the incorporation of a wellness programme enhances the company image, increasing morale and staff retention and promoting corporate social responsibility.
Wasted investment
Although some employers install facilities or offer gym memberships, this does not necessarily make employees fit nor does it reduce absenteeism due to illness. Up to 90 percent of gym members stop going regularly after a few months. Also, 95% of programs fail after one year leaving the person in worse shape then when they started. For employers, this means that these investments are often a complete waste.
Measurable results
A main issue facing employers is evaluation and monitoring. The average gym does not have a monitoring service. Even if they have a swipe card system the client could just head for the sauna. At educogym®, they take this seriously.
Firstly they operate an appointment-based system, allowing you access to attendance figures (this can also help with motivation by giving incentives to employees that have a higher attendance rate).
- Secondly, a full analysis of body fat, energy, concentration and other factors is carried out at the beginning. Continuous assessments reporting the progress and adjusting the program if necessary are performed at regular intervals.
Thirdly, every session is closely supervised ensuring the client is performing at the optimum level.
Fourthly, and most importantly, the educogym system is proven to show that the average person attains results which include an improved body composition, better metabolism and higher energy levels.
Inspiration From The Top
The Working Towards Wellness report stresses the need to set an example, encouraging directors and managers to get involved and inspire other employees. Business owners, directors and managers alike are taking up the educogym® challenge and HR managers have noted the benefits.
educogym® offers customised corporate wellness packages involving result-driven programmes with detailed reporting and feedback. The corporate environment can also be evaluated and education is offered via workshops and email newsletters.
educogym® offers customised corporate wellness packages involving result-driven programmes with detailed reporting and feedback. The corporate environment can also be evaluated and education is offered via workshops and email newsletters.