The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees---and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line

Description

Learn how to improve the well-being of your employees that will ultimately boost your company's bottom line. Studies show that unhealthy work habits, like staring at computer screens and rushing through fast-food lunches, are taking a toll in the form of increased absenteeism, lost productivity, and higher insurance costs. But should companies intervene with these individual problems And if so, how The Healthy Workplace says yes! Companies that learn how to incorporate healthy habits and practices into the workday for their employees will see such an impressive ROI that they'll kick themselves for not starting these practices sooner. Packed with real-life examples and the latest research, this all-important resource reveals how to: Create a healthier, more energizing environment Reduce stress to enhance concentration Inspire movement at work Support better sleep Heighten productivity without adding hours to the workday Filled with tips for immediate improvement and guidelines for building a long-term plan, The Healthy Workplace proves that a company cannot afford to miss out on the ROI of investing in their employees' well-being.

Leigh Stringer is Senior Workplace Expert for EYP Architecture Engineering and is researching employee health and productivity in conjunction with the Harvard School of Public Health, the Center for Active Design, and other leading organisations.

"The pages are filled with ideas on helping employees...easy to implement and can serve as guidelines for a long-term employee wellness strategy."--Forbes Online "Examples from corporations of all sizes are used to show a company can make meaningful changes to their employees' health with even small initiatives...while ultimately also promoting business success." --Internal Auditing "Savvy tips for workplace efficiency." --The Chronicle Herald ..".good, practical information for individuals on improving health and reducing stress in any environment, especially the workplace...a good resource for any company implementing or expanding a Health Initiative." --PM World Journal ..".offers solutions for managers, HR departments, and executives choosing strategies to prioritize employee health...Even employees will find this book engaging and be able to glean ideas to bring to their employers." --Booklist "[Stringer] makes a compelling case that investing in employees' well-being isn't just a nice thing to do, it's smart business." --HR Magazine "Stringer, a workplace expert at EYP Architecture and Engineering, marshals impressive evidence that [employee wellness boosts your bottom line] ... It's a fun trip, but it's also an effective way to provide lots of research and information." --Success Magazine