Whole Life Center for Women

Corporate Wellness Programs

Why Corporations Need Wellness Programs

Corporations spent billions of dollars a year on lost time due to illness. While some corporations focus on physical wellness (implementing stop-smoking programs and fitness centers), corporations are missing the hidden and costly reason behind lost time.

Workers with depression reported significantly more total health-related Lost Productive Time (LPT) than those without depression (mean, 5.6 h/wk vs an expected 1.5 h/wk, respectively). Eighty-one percent of the LPT costs are explained by reduced performance while at work.

Major depression accounts for 48% of the LPT among those with depression, again with a majority of the cost explained by reduced performance while at work. Self-reported use of antidepressants in the previous 12 months among those with depression was low (<30%) and the mean reported treatment effectiveness was only moderate.

Extrapolation of these survey results and self-reported annual incomes to the population of US workers suggests that US workers with depression employed in the previous week cost employers an estimated $44 billion per year in LPT, an excess of $31 billion per year compared with peers without depression. This estimate does not include labor costs associated with short- and long-term disability.
-- Journal of American Medical Association June 2003

These alarming statistics clearly demonstrate where corporations should be focusing their wellness. Employees who live happy and healthy lives (emotionally, physically & spiritually) are more productive at work, have less lost time and fewer employee issues.

So, why aren't companies spending money of well being rather than employee training and morale?

Good question.

The Whole Life Center for Women has an innovative Wellness Program that focuses on employee emotional health and gives the company a measurable return. Our program helps employees feel empowered in their lives, demonstrates the importance of eliminating negative thoughts, and clearly shows how each employee is responsible for their own well being.

For more information, contact: Laureen Peltier at 651-488-2868



Whole Life Center for Women Making a Difference Board of Directors Key Personnel Personal Transformation Life Coaches Health Coaches Energy Workers Therapists Nutritionist Services Corporate Wellness Programs Package Outline Contact Us Whats New Our Supporters Donation Calendar	Corporate Wellness Programs Why Corporations Need Wellness Programs Corporations spent billions of dollars a year on lost time due to illness. While some corporations focus on physical wellness (implementing stop-smoking programs and fitness centers), corporations are missing the hidden and costly reason behind lost time. Workers with depression reported significantly more total health-related Lost Productive Time (LPT) than those without depression (mean, 5.6 h/wk vs an expected 1.5 h/wk, respectively). Eighty-one percent of the LPT costs are explained by reduced performance while at work. Major depression accounts for 48% of the LPT among those with depression, again with a majority of the cost explained by reduced performance while at work. Self-reported use of antidepressants in the previous 12 months among those with depression was low (<30%) and the mean reported treatment effectiveness was only moderate. Extrapolation of these survey results and self-reported annual incomes to the population of US workers suggests that US workers with depression employed in the previous week cost employers an estimated $44 billion per year in LPT, an excess of $31 billion per year compared with peers without depression. This estimate does not include labor costs associated with short- and long-term disability. -- Journal of American Medical Association June 2003 These alarming statistics clearly demonstrate where corporations should be focusing their wellness. Employees who live happy and healthy lives (emotionally, physically & spiritually) are more productive at work, have less lost time and fewer employee issues. So, why aren't companies spending money of well being rather than employee training and morale? Good question. The Whole Life Center for Women has an innovative Wellness Program that focuses on employee emotional health and gives the company a measurable return. Our program helps employees feel empowered in their lives, demonstrates the importance of eliminating negative thoughts, and clearly shows how each employee is responsible for their own well being. For more information, contact: Laureen Peltier at 651-488-2868	Interview on Womens Radio Listen to our interview with Laureen Peltier on Womens Radio Make a Donation Donate Now Daily Inspiration Blessings and Joy