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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a series of pages that lay out the “business case” for Workplace Health Promotion.
Says the CDC: “To improve the health of their employees, businesses can create a wellness culture that is employee-centered; provides supportive environments where safety is ensured and health can emerge; and provides access and opportunities for their employers to engage in a variety of workplace health programs.”
The agency provides “examples of workplace health program components and strategies,” including;
- Health education classes
- Access to local fitness facilities
- Company policies that promote healthy behaviors such as a tobacco-free campus policy
- Employee health insurance coverage for appropriate preventive screenings
- A healthy work environment created through actions such as making healthy foods available and accessible through vending machines or cafeterias
The CDC also explains reasons for investing in a healthy workforce. Some of these include:
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