Numerous studies have found many advantages of health and fitness programs within the workforce. Here are just some of the statistics –
Russell (2006) found that physical activity programs at work reduce absenteeism by up to 20 per cent and physically active employees take 27% less sick leave.
PHAC (2005) suggests that when compared to the average office worker, whose efficiency decreases 50% for the final two hours of the working day, exercise adherents work at full efficiency all day, amounting to a 12.5% increase in personal productivity.
PHAC also found that:
- Active employees report higher job satisfaction than non-active employees
- Executives in one company stated that they believe that the fitness program at their company has had a positive impact on the company's ability to attract high-calibre employees
- A corporate commitment to employee fitness contributes to a feeling of heightened energy and productivity; and a feeling that the company cares about its employee.
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