Active Living in the Workplace

The nature of our work has greatly changed over the years. We now work longer hours; sometimes even more than one job. Many of us have increasing competing family demands and technology has made it easier for us to be inactive for long periods of time. We now lead very busy lives with little time for physical activity, but physical activity can be key to leading a healthy and productive life. Use this policy guide to help boost the health of your employees.

Did you know?

Back problems are a leading cause of absenteeism and disability in the corporate environment
Active employees have a 46% reduction in the incidence of accidents
Toronto Life Assurance found that employee turnover for those enrolled in the company's fitness program was 1.5% versus 15% for non-participants

Benefits

Decreased health benefit costs, as well as short term and long term disability costs
Improved retention and recruitment
Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism
Improved corporate image

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