CORPORATE HEALTH

Research has shown that Australians are getting fatter, in fact:

• 16% of men and 17% of women are now classified as obese
• A further 42% of men and 25% of women are overweight.

Whilst the health risks to the individuals are well-known, there are also a number of financial problems associated with employees who fail to exercise and stay healthy. While there are no figures for Australia, research in the US has found that companies spend an estimated:

• A$78 billion on direct health care costs and;
• A$71 billion in indirect costs due to loss of productivity as a result of obesity.

Research has also shown that companies that spend money on health and fitness for their employees return three times that amount in increased productivity and reduced absenteeism.

Why use Health-Core for your Corporate Health Program?

Health-Core has extensive experience providing programs in both private and public sector organisations since 1992

• We have worked with organisations of different sizes from 5 employees to local councils of over 5000 staff in multiple locations
• Health-Core corporate programs are offered to organisations in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coasts and Sydney
• Health-Core qualified staff visit and run the programs at the workplace to maximise the opportunity for employees to participate and to minimise down-time
• The service is provided only to a small number of organisations at the one time to ensure that a comprehensive service is provided Health-Core can provide programs designed over several years for a gradual and effective improvement in staff health and life habits, not just a one off visit / program.

What are the benefits of a Corporate Health Program?

The benefits from corporate health are endless and include economic benefits for the company as well as psycho-social and personal benefits for their employees. These benefits include:

• Reduced risk of employee illness or injury
• Increased energy levels and work performance
• Improved fitness and well-being
• Reduced absenteeism
• Increased productivity costs, communication, morale and loyalty; decrease in conflict situations
• Reduced staff turnover and increased attraction of better employees
• Reduced Workers Compensation costs
• Increased teamwork and friendship
• Many program costs are tax-deductible

What activities are involved?

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Executive and employee health and fitness assessments
• Healthy heart checks (e.g cholesterol and blood pressure checks)
• On-site gym management and programs
• Fitness classes (e.g aerobics, walking clubs, circuits, tai chi, stretching and yoga)
• Injury prevention and ergonomics at work
• Stop smoking programs
• Home-based exercise programs for employees
• Healthy breakfasts
• Employee recreation programs and events
• Cooking demonstrations and healthy shopping seminars and expeditions
• Information seminars performed by specialists on topics such as flexibility, relaxation and stress management, healthy lunches, lower back strength and stretching, balanced diet and fat loss

What organisations undertake a Corporate Health Program?

• Organisations that want to provide a healthier work environment for their employees
• Companies who are focused on improving the organisation's productivity
• Organisations trying to lower costs related to health care and loss of time through injury and illness
• Corporations that wish to provide their staff with the chance to live a healthier life even away from work
• Companies that want to stand out from other competitors as an employer of choice

Getting Started with Corporate Health!

If you feel that your organisation could benefit from a corporate health and wellness then contact Health Core for more information Contact Us Now