The business case for health risk screening
[Johannesburg, 23 July 2013] -
Companies that take the time and effort to implement a successful Employee Wellness Programme (EWP) see the benefits in their employees and their bottom line. In fact, research has proven that EWPs have a compelling financial savings for companies - and these are substantial.So, it makes sense to ensure that your EWP does what it intends - promoting wellness.No matter what initiatives are in your EWP, they need to meet two criteria a) suit the culture and characteristics of the company, and b) not be too costly to implement and so be rejected.One intervention that cuts across business size, sector and culture lines is screening for health risks and should be part of every EWP. �Of course this will differ from company to company - a large business is more likely to be able to afford to set up a clinic on the premises, while a very small business would need to find more innovative ways to implement similar wellness interventions. A partnership between the medical scheme and a service provider like LifeAssist can make it more affordable. �South Africa's burden of disease for working age adultsTwo South African research institutes, the Chronic Diseases Initiative for Africa and the Burden of Disease Research Unit, presented a paper on the country�s burden of disease called �'Non-communicable diseases: A race against time' which found that the incidences of lifestyle-related disease, and non-communicable diseases, are rising rapidly:
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