In an effort to promote healthy living and cut health care costs, companies in The Woodlands are taking steps toward improving the health of their employees by implementing wellness programs.
Corporate wellness programs range from online programs and seminars to offering on-site fitness centers and medical clinics. Regardless of a company’s level of involvement, these programs have the same goals.
Erin Griffin, director of health and wellness at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, said these programs not only aid in mitigating health care costs, but they have also been shown to reduce turnover and improve employee engagement.
“Employee wellness programs are important for both the employee experience and the success of an organization,” Griffin said. “When a company invests in its employees—their greatest asset—they tend to lead healthier lifestyles, stay at their job longer and work harder when they are there.”
