As you are aware health costs continue to rise. Employers are sometimes forced to shift the expense onto their employees by reducing their benefits and going with higher deductibles.

More companies are adding in wellness programs to try and combat these costs. Some of them have been successful and some have not.

What would make a program successful? For one thing, having a program that the employees look forward to, creating a willingness to be involved and having complete participation.

As a Certified Health Coach and Certified Wellness Cooking Academy Instructor, I provide the organizations with Lunch and Learn workshops and group wellness programs that help improve their food choices, creating more energy, better productivity and a general increase in their overall health. 

The results are often significant creating lower healthcare costs; happier, healthier, more engaged employees; less absenteeism, and improved productivity. I’ve also seen first-hand the positive impact on individual’s morale and self-confidence.