I receive several requests from small, medium and large enterprises to promote healthy eating in the workplace. Besides, there are companies that do it, organize health programs at work for other companies. The Pro Health Group, where I host regular conferences and booths, is one: www.prosante.com
It shows how employers want their employees to eat well, move and remain healthy. I understand them, because believe me, there's enough here to increase their productivity. Some compelling statistics:
- By eliminating a risk factor for the worker, productivity is increased by 9% and absenteeism by 2%. (Source: Pelletier B, et al. Change in Health Risks and Work Productivity Over Time . 2004).
- An employee is physically active 12% more productive an employee sedentary
- A smoking employee costing $ 3,150 more per year to a company that employed non-smoking;
- Every dollar invested in worker health could bring five to the company;
(Source: CSST Investing in health is Profitable! Prevention to work, p.46 summer 2010)
- Companies with a program of health and wellness have higher rates of absenteeism by 1.8 days less per employee (Source: Watson Wyatt. The health and productivity advantage . Survey of North America to work! 2009-2010.)
good. Enough numbers. I think it is high time that companies take action. Why do we only miserions health of people already sick? Investing in prevention is a winner! And I can confirm that employees have a lot of interest in health, especially regarding nutrition. Conferences and booths which I introduced myself have attracted much of questions and discussion with workers. They want tips, recipes, ideas (and tasting!) They are impressed with the potential impact of nutrition on energy levels, their concentration on ... Me, I can not help but support initiatives that focus on the health of workers.
is why I urge you to participate in the Challenge Business in Quebec City. This is an initiative launched by two Kinesiology, super dynamic, super friendly and very motivating. They will deliver a training program on position at the end of what your employees will walk or run a 5 or 10 km on the Plains of Abraham. Nothing less! I invite you to visit their website for details. http://www.defientreprises.com/
Ah yes, I almost forgot ... If you participate in their challenge, you can see me hoe in Member Zone their website. Practical tips, advice on healthy weight, recipes and a host of other information to navigate.
So what are you waiting for a company profitable and ... healthy?
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