Improving the health and wellbeing of employees has become a focus for many organisations seeking to tackle absenteeism and underperformance....

Companies who have adopted health and wellbeing programmes say they have seen:

·         Absenteeism through sickness fall;

·         Increased productivity;

·         Improved performance;

·         Reduction in workplace stress;

·         Improved morale;

·         More energised and well-motivated staff;

·         Strong team-building flourish;

·         Increased staff loyalty;

·         High-quality new recruits attracted to the company;

·         Publicity opportunities;

·         An enhanced, positive public profile in their community.

The best way to treat illness is to prevent it. There is hard evidence that having a more active lifestyle builds stronger immune systems making people far less susceptible to colds, viruses and other illness. Exercise also fights stress and depression and improves sleep patterns making people more positive and energetic.

Absenteeism figures are far smaller for a healthier workforce. In 2010, the direct cost of absence through sickness in the UK was more than £17 BILLION, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Many companies say they have saved thousands of pounds a year from investing in a healthier workforce.

Your business will become more profitable and efficient by keeping your employees fit for work, happy and productive.

Attracting good quality applicants for job vacancies becomes easier when your company is perceived as one that invests in the health and wellbeing of its workforce. Existing employees stay longer, reducing the costs and disruption to your organisation of recruitment and retraining.

An innovative, well-publicised event involving your staff and onesixeight: fitness is something you can promote on your own company website or blog. The local newspaper or radio station may be interested in covering the activity. Maybe it could even enhance an entry you may be making for a profile-raising business award? Applications for tenders, or grants, may benefit if you can demonstrate your commitment to the health and wellbeing of your employees.

Publicity about your onesixeight: fitness event could reach out into YOUR local community promoting the idea of a more fun, active lifestyle to more people than just your workforce. You will be leading by example in the field of Employee Wellbeing.

Call Becky today on 0330 555 0168 to find out how onesixeight: fitness can create a bespoke fitness package that meets your company's requirements and objectives. You can set-up a free no-obligation meeting to look at how we can work with your staff in the short, medium or long term. What have you got to lose?....