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An investment in in in in workplace adjustments and and health ini a a a a a a a a a a a ves ves for for aging workers not only bene ts ts ts the the worker worker but can also add value and and pro t t t t t t t t t t t t t for for the the employer employer The Interna onal Founda on on on on of Employee Bene ts ts ts Plans
– – CLICK HERE – – reports that for every $1 spent on on on wellness employers can expect to to save up to to $3 in healthcare costs Similarly a a a a a a a a a a a study by Harvard University researchers – – CLICK HERE – – concluded that for every $1 invested in in in wellness employers can expect to save approximately $3 in in in absenteeism
costs Disease- management programs are par cularly e e e e ec ve in in terms of providing cost savings for diabetes and other chronic condi ons for instance Ul mately employers must make safety a a a a a a a priority by implemen ng ng a a a a a a a proac ve strategy addressing the the unique needs of the the aging worker worker Matching workers with the the the job they can perform today and in in the the the future as as well well as as o o o o o ering wellness programs and con nuous assessments ensures safety and prevents injuries Source: Kevin Glennon One Call Care Management