Stress continues to drive staff members’ work-related health concerns, which is probably why most respondents (78%) in a recent survey claim they would take part in a Worksite Wellness Program to help their overall health and wellness.
In a recent study commissioned by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), 500 full-time staff members nationwide were interviewed by phone.
“Today’s staff members are clearly dealing with a lot of pressures such as the effects of 9/11, an unstable economy, national security threats and work/balance issues. There is a real opportunity for employers to serve as an ally to their staff members by providing them with resources to better manage their physical and emotional health – anything from stress management seminars to nutrition and physical fitness counseling,” says Deborah V. DiBenedetto, president of AAOHN.
Nearly 80% of respondents believe their health would improve if they were offered the right information and tools through a viable Worksite Wellness Program.
Topping the list of most interesting Worksite Wellness Programs cited by staff members is stress management (85%), closely followed by screening initiatives (84%), exercise/physical fitness initiatives (84%), health insurance education (81%) and disease management seminars (80%).
More than half of staff members (61%) would prefer to receive health and wellness information from a healthcare consultant or on-site nurse, compared to pamphlets or brochures (18%) or human resources staff (15%).
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