The Commit to your Health film was a concept created by the CEO of the Westfall Foundation Kerry Westfall.
The Commit to your Health film was a concept created by the CEO of the Westfall Foundation Kerry Westfall.
Corporate Philanthropy Campaign
"Commit to Your Health" offers a complete weight-training program designed by a certified personal fitness instructor as well as a complete dietary regimen by world renowned nutritionist, Dr. Edward Group III, a Doctor of Osteopathy who owns a total-body wellness clinic as well as a Rehabilitative Neurologist. The subject of the "Commit to Your Health" program is a middle-aged man with a neuromuscular disease who uses a wheelchair.
"Commit to Your Health" is a tremendously motivating and inspiring DVD which offers MANY benefits to corporations with diverse employee bases, such as:
- Employers who invest in worksite health promotion programs can see a return of $3-$6 for every dollar invested over a 2-5 year period. Documented savings are observed in medical costs, absenteeism, worker's comp claims, short-term disability and presenteeism (lower on-the-job efficiency due to employee health problems.)
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, December 2005 - There are over 600 articles that analyze the research and anecdotal evidence of the cost-effectiveness of worksite wellness programs. In a review of 42 of these articles, there has been shown to be a:
- 28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism
- 26% reduction in use of the health care benefit
- 30% reduced worker's comp clams and disability management
- Reduced presenteeism losses
- A recent study showed that corporate fitness center participants had 1.3 days fewer short-term disability claims per year per employee than non-participants and had fewer health risks. Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, April 2006
- On average, health care claim costs for IBM employees who exercise 1- 2 times a week are $350 a year less than those who don't exercise at all. Source: Joyce Young, IBM's Well-Being Director in BenefitNews.com March, 2006
Employee Wellness Makes Corporate Common Sense
The bottom line is important but there are many studies documenting the intangible advantages of a corporate wellness program. Here are some of the conclusions:- A wellness program can enhance and support an organization's core values and culture.
- There is a documented relationship between healthy employees and worker productivity.
- A recent study of 200 people at 3 major corporations revealed that an employee's quality of life, mental performance, and time management was 15% better on days when they exercised.
- A wellness program that contains a component on self-care and proper use of the health insurance benefit leads to a more cost-conscious work force.
- A high quality fitness and wellness program is an employee recruitment and retention tool. As more employers add wellness programs and on-site fitness centers to their benefit package, it is important to stay current and competitive.
- Nearly 60% of all companies and 95% of large companies have programs designed to encourage individuals to take some responsibility for their health.
- People spend more time at work today than any other place - employers can use this captive audience to make some serious healthy behavior changes.
By motivating employees to assess their current state of health and readiness to change, whether it is by making sound food choices, getting more physically fit or managing Work-Life stress, "Commit to Your Health" will give employees the information they need to seek healthy behaviors.
"Commit to Your Health" is designed to motivate and give people the feeling of "if he can do it, then so-can !!"
"Commit to Your Health" was created by Westfall Foundation, which is a national, tax-exempt, 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, our IRS Determination Letter can be downloaded here.
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
For inquirees about becoming a Westfall Foundation corporate sponsor/partner, please email kerrywes@westfallfoundation.orgContact me:
Email: kerrywes@westfallfoundation.org
Kerry Westfall
CEO, the Westfall Foundation
http://www.westfallfoundation.org/