The Health-Absenteeism Connection<\/h2>\n
The connection between employee wellbeing and absenteeism is not merely anecdotal; it is supported by compelling evidence. Several studies have highlighted this relationship, showing that healthier employees take fewer sick days.<\/p>\n
The Harvard Business Review Study<\/h3>\n
A notable study published in the Harvard Business Review found that companies with robust employee wellness programs experienced a significant reduction in absenteeism. For instance, companies with high participation in their employee<\/a> wellness programs saw absenteeism rates drop by an average of 19% compared to companies with low participation.<\/p>\n Cigna, a global health services company, conducted an internal analysis of their wellness programs and found that for every dollar spent on wellness, the company saved $1.29 in medical costs. Their comprehensive approach to wellness, including fitness and nutrition initiatives, led to reduced absenteeism, thus contributing to the bottom line.<\/p>\n Johnson & Johnson is renowned for its long-standing commitment to employee wellness. Research has shown that their employees who engaged in wellness programs took significantly fewer sick days than those who didn’t participate. The result? Reduced absenteeism and substantial cost savings.<\/p>\n One of the most prominent examples of a successful corporate employee wellness program is Google. The tech giant’s “Google Wellness” program offers employees a wide range of health and fitness services, from on-site fitness centres to nutritious meals. Google reported a 50% reduction in healthcare costs for employees participating in the program.<\/p>\n The link between physical fitness and reduced absenteeism is rooted in the myriad health benefits of staying active. Here’s why encouraging employee fitness<\/a> is essential:<\/p>\n Regular physical activity boosts the immune system<\/a>, making employees more resilient to common illnesses.<\/p>\n Exercise is a powerful stress reducer. Lower stress levels<\/a> mean fewer sick days related to stress-induced ailments.<\/p>\n Physical fitness contributes to better mental health<\/a>. Employees who feel mentally well are more likely to be present at work and less prone to taking mental health-related sick leave.<\/p>\n Exercise can help prevent or manage chronic diseases, reducing the likelihood of extended sick leaves associated with such conditions.<\/p>\n Now that we’ve established the evidence-based link between employee fitness and reduced absenteeism, let’s explore why your company should invest in a corporate wellness program:<\/p>\n A well-structured corporate wellness program can significantly reduce absenteeism, which, in turn, lowers the direct and indirect costs associated with absent employees. This includes reduced medical expenses, temporary staffing, and decreased work disruption.<\/p>\n Healthy, active employees are more energetic and productive. They’re also more engaged and motivated, leading to a more efficient workforce.<\/p>\n Offering a robust wellness program can make your company more attractive<\/a> to top talent. It can also improve employee retention, reducing recruitment and onboarding costs.<\/p>\n A wellness program signals that your company cares about its employees’ health and well-being. This fosters a positive workplace culture, where employees feel valued and supported.<\/p>\n The evidence is clear: physically fit employees take fewer sick days and are more productive. A corporate wellness program is an investment that not only promotes employee<\/a> health and well-being but also has a substantial impact on a company’s bottom line.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Reduced absenteeism, improved productivity, cost savings, and enhanced workplace culture are just a few of the benefits<\/a> that come with such an initiative.<\/p>\n By prioritising employee health and wellness, your company not only thrives but also sends a powerful message to your workforce that you care about their well-being. It’s a win-win situation that every business should consider, and the evidence strongly supports it.<\/p>\n So, take the step toward a healthier, more productive workforce by investing in a corporate wellness program today.<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out <\/span>how Hussle can support you in giving the best corporate gym membership<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in a package that will foster a healthier, more positive workplace culture across your organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elevate-Employee-Wellness.png” alt=”Elevate employee wellness with corporate gym membership” title_text=”Elevate Employee Wellness” url=”https:\/\/www.hussle.com\/employers” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Employers are constantly seeking ways to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve employee satisfaction. One often overlooked but highly effective strategy is investing in employee wellbeing through a corporate wellness program. This blog post explores the strong evidence and case studies demonstrating the link between employee wellbeing, physical fitness, reduced absenteeism, and the resulting benefits […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":8217,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n When you're looking to increase fitness<\/b><\/a>, stamina, or perhaps lose a bit of weight, we've all been told the top tip of taking the stairs rather than the lift. Increasing your heart rate and working the muscle in your legs, workouts with a step have been popular since the 1980s. Since the days of step classes and neon Lycra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n But the step machine in the gym can get overlooked. It gets branded as boring. Truth is, the stair climber can deliver an efficient and well rounded workout, whether used as part of a wider gym routine or on its own for a whole workout<\/a> session.<\/p>\r\n\r\n So let's delve into the stair climber benefits. You might soon find yourself swapping that treadmill workout for a stair climber workout. Or combining the two.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n The stair climber does what it says on the tin and simulates walking up stairs. Unlike some of the other scary looking gym equipment<\/a>, it's very easy to use. It rotates steps to simulate climbing a flight of stairs and you can vary the resistance and speed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n There are two types of gym stepper machines, the pedal type steppers and the step mill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The pedal steppers require you to push down on pedals and keep your body mostly still as you do so meaning it gets your core more involved. Whack up the resistance or take smaller or larger steps as you prefer, to vary the difficulty level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The step mill is more like a traditional flight of stairs, that moves like an escalator. Up the speed or take the steps two at a time for a more challenging workout variation.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n StairMaster is actually a brand. Hence the use of capital letters. Call it a step machine, stepper, stair stepper, StairMaster, stepmill, Power Climb mill, stairclimber or stepping machine \u2013 they are all the same thing.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n The golden rule is: don\u2019t slouch. Step machine benefits are maximised when you hold the handrail as little as possible and keep your core strong. Keep your feet flat and avoid coming up onto your tiptoes. Don\u2019t let your knees stick forward of your toes. If your knee comes forward too much it stresses your knee joint and quadriceps tendon.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n Stair climber benefits are huge. A step machine workout is a good bit of cardiovascular exercise, burning calories as it increases your heart rate and gets your blood pumping. If weight loss<\/b><\/a> is your goal, you can help create that calorie deficit here. It's also low impact compared with other cardio machine workouts, like the treadmill. A plus for those with joint issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n But it can also double as strength training<\/b><\/a>. The repetitive motion of using your legs to push yourself up is a great way to test that endurance and activate the muscles in your lower body<\/a>. Stair climber workouts are great if you're looking to tone your lower body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Additionally, this exercise gives your core muscles a decent workout too. Having to readjust your balance as you climb helps you to develop a stronger core<\/b><\/a>. Make sure you keep an eye on your posture to make this efficient and ease lower back pain. <\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n It definitely lets you be more efficient with your stair climbing workout. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Real stairs don't provide you with differing levels of resistance like the stepper in the gym. The harder your step, the harder your muscles are working, and the more likely you are to start to tone your lower body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n An interesting point is that if you\u2019re climbing real stairs, you're going to be coming down them again. Going downstairs can place a strain on your joints, especially the knees. Anyone who's experienced knee problems like runner's knee will know the pain of walking down stairs. As you are always on the upward climb on the stair stepper, there is no strain on your joints.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n If you're new to it, start with 15 minutes. That way you can test out your resistance and speed. Gradually build up so you can stay on the stair climber for 30 minutes. For the average person, a 30 minute stair climber session can burn around 200-300 calories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Aim for a speed of about 60-80 steps a minute. But it's also great to mix it up. Try periods of faster speed or increased resistance followed by rest. That way you can build up both your stamina, endurance, and give every muscle in your lower body a good workout.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n The benefits of gym treadmills are that you run less risk of injury than pounding the pavements. Gym treadmills are easier on your joints than a hard concrete pavement and there\u2019s no injury-causing uneven ground to worry about. As a general rule, running is an extremely efficient cardio and therefore calorie burning activity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Gym stair steppers share the same benefits of the reduced impact, but aren't as calorie busting as running. However, it can be seen as a form of strength training too, which running can't really. Stair climbers can work every muscle in your legs if you're using them correctly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n And if you're the clumsy type, it\u2019s hard to fall off a stair stepper. So if you like to zone out and watch TV in the gym while you exercise, this one is for you.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n The burn belly fat question is one that comes up every time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Whilst you can\u2019t spot reduce and target fat loss to particular areas of your body, you can burn belly fat by reducing the overall amount of calories that you take on board and burning fat with aerobic exercise. Therefore the stair stepper will burn belly fat as part of a calorie burning workout, as it is a good aerobic exercise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Stair climber workouts also works your stomach muscles and strengthens your core, engaging those muscles underneath the belly fat and helping to keep your tummy toned.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n There are plenty of gyms with StairMasters. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Most gyms will have a StairMaster or similar machine. If you\u2019re not sure if your favourite gym has a stair climber, ask one of the gym instructors. Just as you would expect to find a treadmill in most gyms, you can expect to find a stepping machine too, especially in the larger gyms.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n The beauty of the stair climber is there are actually lots of variations you can do on the machine in addition to just walking up stairs.<\/p> \r\n\r\n Incorporating additional movements such as a lunge, a squat, an overhead press, or even adding a resistance band is a great way to making your workout<\/a> even more efficient at working the muscles in your body.<\/p>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZfjoRT8Zl48\r\n\u00a0\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nCigna<\/h3>\n
Johnson & Johnson<\/h3>\n
Google<\/h3>\n
Why Employee Wellbeing and Fitness Matters<\/h2>\n
Strong Immune Systems<\/h3>\n
Stress Reduction<\/h3>\n
Improved Mental Health<\/h3>\n
Chronic Disease Prevention<\/h3>\n
The Benefits of a Corporate Wellness Program<\/h2>\n
Cost Savings<\/h3>\n
Improved Productivity<\/h3>\n
Talent Attraction and Retention<\/h3>\n
Positive Workplace Culture<\/h3>\n
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What is the stair climber?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
What is the difference between a StairMaster and a stepmill?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
How do you use the stair climber?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
What does the stair climber do for your body?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Is the stair climber in the gym better than real stairs?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
How long should you stay on the stair climber?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Which is better, the treadmill or stair climber?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Does the stair climber burn belly fat?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Where can I use a Stair Master?<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
Stair climber workouts<\/h4>\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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