Good health is good business
Productivity losses related to personal
and family health problems cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year, or $225.8 billion annually. The indirect costs
(e.g., absenteeism, presenteeism) of poor health can be two to three times the direct medical costs. Investments in promoting
health at the worksite have shown an average $3.50-to-$1 savings-to-cost ratio in reduced absenteeism and health care costs.
The bottom line: Healthy employees translate to a more productive workforce, less absenteeism and a significant savings
for employers.
Leadership
Healthy Wichita is about leaders making a commitment to lead by
example. You can be a leader for health by participating and demonstrating how an organization can support its employees and
the community by increasing healthy behavior. Participation in Healthy Wichita simply means you recognize the importance
of a healthy workforce and have made a public commitment to support healthy behaviors in your organization. Your leadership
will encourage others to follow suit.
No risk
Healthy Wichita is about leadership in support of healthy behavior.
We are not asking you for a financial commitment. Your participation means you agree to (1) sign a letter of commitment; (2)
complete a simple company assessment; and (3) implement at least one recommended health initiative.
Contact: Ron Whiting, executive director, Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care at (316) 268-1153
or e-mail us at info@healthywichita.org.
