Institute an employee wellness program and....

Reduce Health Care Costs

For every $1 the Prudential Insurance Company spent on its fitness program,

it saved $1.93 in healthcare costs for each employee who participated.


Reduce Absenteeism

Two years after it instituted a fitness program, Bonne Bell absenteeism had declined by 50%.
The company also received a $36,000 refund from its insurance company because of the reduction in sick claims.


Reduce Turnover

The Canadian Life Assurance Company found that turnover among fitness program participants was 32.4% lower over a seven-year period compared with non-participants.


Increase Productivity

Six months after the start of a corporate fitness program for Dallas police officers, officer commendations jumped by 39%, while the sick leave taken by exercising officers dropped by 29%.


Increase Job Satisfaction

Active participants in AT&T’s Total Life Concept program showed improved attitudes, job morale and job satisfaction.


Recruit New Employees

A survey of 130 graduate business students revealed that 77% of the students preferred to work for a company that provided an employee fitness center, and 71% said it would influence their decision if they had to choose between two identical job offers.