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5 ways wellness programs boost recruiting & retention efforts

Aside from the potential savings for employees, what makes wellness programs such an attractive benefit?

By Paul O’Reilly-Hyland | February 26, 2020 at 05:30 AM
Wellness programs often encourage employees to partake in activities together, as workout buddies, accountability partners and participants in group fitness classes. This camaraderie means employees get to know each other better, and those enhanced relationships translate into better teamwork. (Credit: vectorfusionart/Shutterstock) Wellness programs often encourage employees to partake in activities together, as workout buddies, accountability partners and participants in group fitness classes. This camaraderie means employees get to know each other better, and those enhanced relationships translate into better teamwork. (Credit: vectorfusionart/Shutterstock)

Taking better care of ourselves has become a top priority for Americans. In fact, among those who made a New Year’s resolution for 2020, wellness was a huge theme. Exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight and reducing stress were among the top five resolutions, with getting more sleep and spiritual growth also in the top 10.

That’s why, in a competitive hiring market, offering wellness programs that allow employees to achieve their health and fitness goals is becoming a must-have when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. Employees know there’s more to life than working nonstop and that taking better care of themselves can actually make them more productive and valuable to their employer — and they’re looking to employers to support that effort.

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