Posted in: JuneHow to Address Productivity Loss and "Presenteeism" Issues

More and more employers are beginning to recognize the importance of investing in their employees' health because of the increased productivity associated with healthy workers as well as decreased health care costs. However, many employers struggle with how to grow their wellness program to directly address productivity. One current problem that is getting more recognition in mainstream business is "presenteeism." Presenteeism is when a person is physically at work, but is functionally absent. It occurs when an employee is not working at full capacity due to illness, emotional disturbance or stress. Most individuals believe they are doing the right thing by coming into work despite their inability to function at full capacity. The cause of presenteeism can range from something as minor as a cold or headache to relationship issues or financial concerns. During times of economic insecurity, presenteeism is often more prevalent than when organizations have stability and growth. And while presenteeism can have a significant impact on performance, it is often difficult to detect in your employees.

It is critical for employers to provide resources, tools and strategies to their employee population on how to prevent and reduce this condition through healthy lifestyle choices, stress reduction and proper education on utilizing the health care system.

One of the various resources that Total Well-Being offers their clients is the Chronic Condition Management tool through their partnership with Mayo Clinic Health Solutions. By using this online program, employees can access information on the symptoms, causes, and treatments for chronic conditions.

Total Well-Being helps its clients integrate a widely tested productivity loss instrument into their wellness program. Going beyond lifestyle risk factors like nutrition and exercise, we help organizations proactively address productivity drainers such as headaches and allergies. At Total Well Being, we will teach you the basics on how to grow your wellness program to a health and productivity management program giving you an increased return on investment in a shorter amount of time.

• Physical
  • Educating your employees about their health risks and health care options will empower them to make small but effective changes in their lifestyles. These simple changes will decrease their risk factors while increasing their personal satisfaction and productivity—and dramatically lower your health care costs.
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• Financial
  • By focusing on employee financial wellness, you can ensure your employees make smart decisions to build financial security now and for their futures. Your employees will have access to supportive resources on 401(k) savings, health savings accounts, employee stock ownership opportunities, and personal finance courses.
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• Personal
  • Develop healthy, well-rested employees by helping them find the proper balance between work and home life. We provide your employees with a trusted, comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and help you implement effective incentive strategies for Earned Time Off/Paid Time Off benefits based on your employees’ needs.
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• Professional
  • Engaged and dedicated employees are essential for meeting your business goals efficiently. Total Well-Being provides you with effective professional development resources, to increase employee engagement and ensure your employees are motivated to secure the success of your company.
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