workplace wellness and why it is important for your organisation, chandra dalmia
DESCRIPTION
Workplace Wellness is a buzzword in the HR community but little is known about its effectiveness and how it can make a difference to your bottom line. This seminar aims to provide a basic understand of the fundamentals of workplace wellness, who can implement it, and the means to support the proposal and implementation of such a concept in any organization. A business case for workplace wellness will be explored and an example will be provided. This presentation was used at HR Summit and Expo 2013 www.hrsummitexpo.comTRANSCRIPT
Why Are They Important For YourOrganization?
Workplace Wellness Programs
The leading entity in the United Arab Emiratesproviding consulting services that focus solely on
Corporate Wellness, Health Promotion andPrevention.
Who Are We?
Our commitment to improve the health of the nation is thedriving force behind our work and ethics.
Our SupportA member of the Saud bin Saqr
Program for Young Business Leaders
Locally owned and operated
Offices in Ras Al Khaimah and in DubaiClients span the UAE
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer
15 years of Healthcare IndustryExperienceMasters of Public Health (Indiana
School of Medicine; USA)Master of Business Administration
(University of MD; USA)5 Years UAE experience in Healthcare
SectorDistinguished Member American
Public Health Association
Chandra H. Dalmia, MBA, MPH
Why are you here?To learn about Corporate Wellness of course, and why its
relevant to you!
So let’s get you engaged. Activity!!!!
1. Have you taken part in a team activity at work?2. Have you taken part in an sports activity at work?3. Do you have a health insurance plan?4. Does your company have a gym, and have you ever used
that gym?5. Does your company have a canteen in house?6. If your company has a canteen in house, does that
canteen serve only healthy food?7. Does your company have a comprehensive wellness
program implemented?8. Have you ever heard of or have a good idea what is
corporate wellness before today?
Some Questions for You!
What is Corporate Wellness?Good Question!!
A combination of activities, resources and organizational policiesdesigned to support healthy behavior in the workplace and to
improve health outcomes.
What does that mean?
Healthy employees = Happy Employees
The Way of the Future!
Caring for your employees wellbeing
Giving more to get more!
Let’s Get Excited!!1. Exercise regularly?2. Eat Healthy?3. De-stress?4. Take care of your health?
9 hours a day
Easy to implement
Jump on the bandwagon!
Cost Effective
AED 8.45 : 1 LOST Disengaged Employee Health
Justification For It All
54 % feel work has a negative impact on their health.
8.5% Med Costs
36% more than 5 years ago
AVG 14 days lost productivity annually
*Sourced from PWC HRI & Gallop
• Increased productivity• Healthy employees• Happy employees• Engaged employees• ROI on Wellness
The Perfect Scenario
It IS Possible!BIGGER BOTTOM LINE!!
How???
Realize the needRealize the need
Understand thepopulation
Understand thepopulation
Develop a planDevelop a plan
Implement the planImplement the plan
EVALUATE IT!EVALUATE IT!
Remember The Basics
• Weekly reinforcement• Build habits• Socially reinforced• Practiced not preached• Desirable not mandatory• Sustainable• Rewarding
The Outlook
34% of companies are looking toincrease participation in alreadyexisting healthcare plans
Growing Trend1) ObamaCare
Program - USA2) Health at Work
Review andResponse - UK
3) Stairway to HealthInitiative - Canada
# of Companies initiating Wellness Programs Increased from49% in 2010 to 68 % in 2011!
Beware of the Pitfalls
60% of HR executives cite "lowering overallhealthcare costs" and "improving overall employeehealth" as top priorities for 2014
32% say that CEOs don't have company culture as a priority*Sourced from CBS Money Watch
Top down approachAll inclusiveHolistic in Nature Evaluation is key
64% of HR executives said thatCEOs are guilty of not recognizingwhat motivates employees
41% of CEOs fail to lead in HRinitiatives
A Case Exploration
Annual AVG in medical costs compared to 4.8% AVG
• Free Programs implemented• Screenings conducted• Incentive Schemes were created• Resources provided
In 2011 a review of the program revealed the following :
1%
$565 Savings per employee annually $1.18 to $3.92 : $1
9.2% in the % employees who are sedentary from 2007-2010
8.4% in % of employees at moderate health risk (3-4 factors)
Where Do We Go From Here?
1. Start the discussion
2. Lead by example
3. Set aside a budget
4. And Let’s Talk!
Thank you so much for listening!Be Well! Get Healthy! Work Well!
Questions?Make sure to take my card!