Ten Percent More Employees Worried About Weight as Top Wellness Concern in 2012
CHICAGO–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Some 43 percent of employees said weight loss was their top health concern this year, a 10 percent increase over 2011, according to a Tell It NowSM poll released today by ComPsych Corporation. In the same poll, 20 percent of employees said exercise was their main health issue. ComPsych is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs and is the pioneer and leading provider of fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, HR and FMLA administration services under the GuidanceResources brand.
“These programs, such as ComPsych HealthyGuidance, can holistically address weight, stress and other health issues, resulting in improved productivity and lower health and disability costs”
.“As individuals continue to grapple with weight problems, it’s no shock that weight management is again the top issue this year,” said Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz, Chairman and CEO of ComPsych.
“With the impact that obesity and weight issues have on corporate health care costs, more and more employers are providing comprehensive wellness programs,” he added. “These programs, such as ComPsych HealthyGuidance, can holistically address weight, stress and other health issues, resulting in improved productivity and lower health and disability costs,” he added.
Employees were asked: Which health issue are you most trying to stay ahead of this year?
43 percent said “weight loss”
20 percent said “exercise”
18 percent said “stress”
10 percent said “diet improvement”
5 percent said “quitting smoking”
1 percent said “other”
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ComPsych’s build-to-suit health and wellness program – HealthyGuidance® — targets employee behavior and lifestyle issues before they become significant illnesses. Drawing upon more than 25 years of behavioral health experience, HealthyGuidance uses a consultative, high-touch approach, empowering employees to make healthy lifestyle changes through expert guidance.
About ComPsych
ComPsych® Corporation is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs (EAP) and is the pioneer and worldwide leader of fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, HR and FMLA administration services under the GuidanceResources® brand. ComPsych provides services to more than 15,000 organizations covering more than 40 million individuals throughout the U.S. and over 100 countries. By creating “Build-to-Suit” programs, ComPsych helps employers attract and retain employees, increase employee productivity and improve overall health and well-being. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ComPsych.