Improve Your Employees’ Productivity and Save on Healthcare Costs with Evergreen’s Small Business Wellness Program

Are you a business owner in Whatcom County looking to start or improve a wellness program? Or are you an employee who wishes you had more time or support from your job to take care of your health? We’ve got the perfect solution: Evergreen Strength’s Small Business Wellness Program. Our goal is to help local employers and employees build a healthier, happier workplace.

We feel lucky at Evergreen to have such an amazing work culture that (quite literally) focuses on health and wellness. Our team knows firsthand how much more productive and happier we are at work when we are exercising regularly. But for those not in the fitness industry, it can be a bit harder to create effective wellness programs. 

Many people don’t know where to start or the gym passes they are given go unused. Often employers offer great perks, but the time or support is not built into the schedule for employees to use them. Our program is simple: choose the package you want and employees pick the times they want to workout. Based on the number of people who want to participate, we have discounted packages (15-25% off!) for monthly memberships, 2x/week memberships, or one-on-one personal training with our professional certified trainers.  

Employees can come to classes together, expand their community, or work on their personal goals with private training. Our current small business partnerships have been thrilled with the improved morale and boost to their team. But it’s not all just warm and fuzzy self-care, there are also major financial and ROI reasons to invest in employee wellness!  

Here are our top five reasons why your business should consider joining Evergreen Strength’s Wellness Program: 

1. Reduce Healthcare Costs and Fewer Sick Days
   Employees who take care of their physical health are much less likely to get sick or injured, and when they do, they recover faster. This means less paid sick leave and lower insurance costs. A 2022 study found that 72% of companies saw reduced healthcare costs after implementing a wellness program.
   

2. Increase Productivity
   Exercise improves brain function and increases productivity. Regular exercise boosts serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain, while balancing stress hormones in the body. This means your employees will get more done, and feel happier and less stressed while working. Dopamine is also essential for assisting people in thinking, planning, and maintaining concentration on their goals, leading to a more efficient and effective team.
   

3. Attract and Retain Top Talent
   Nearly 90% of employees consider a businesses wellness program and offerings when applying for a job. Add this feature to your benefits list and diversify your recruitment and applicants. Similarly, 85% of employees intend to stay at jobs where their employers invest in a wellness program. 
   

4. Improve Mental Health
   Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression and anxiety. It can also help to improve sleep quality. Employees are more likely to be engaged and productive at work when they are happy and healthy. It also just feels good to work with happy people!
   

5. Improve Teamwork and Morale
   Encouraging employees to exercise (either together or individually) can help to improve teamwork and build relationships. It’s no secret that many people struggle to find the motivation to stay active and get in shape, but a little accountability goes a long way. Setting aside time for your employees to take care of their brain and body will help them stay active, improve their overall health, build relationships and improve teamwork. 

If you are ready to have greater productivity, less sick days, and a happier team at your workplace, partner with Evergreen to create the best wellness program your business can offer.

Reach out to us today for more details and to get your team started!