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Manhattan KS, home of the Wildcats. (Go State!) (No, we are
not KSU partial; we are actually a team divided. Aubrey a KSU grad and
Elizabeth, employee of KU and Missty, KU fan) Out of this group of worksite representatives came this powerful quote,
“It is more cost effective for me to keep
an employee healthy, than replace one.”
WOW! How true! It is easy to think
about the cost associated with creating a healthy environment at the worksite or maintaining a wellness program,
but what about the cost of having unhealthy employees? Those costs tell an
equally compelling story. Remember the chart below? (Hint: You saw it in the WorkWell KS Workshop) This chart shows the whole cost of health that employers should consider. It goes beyond just the cost of healthcare/medical care. Employees with poor health cost employers whether or not they are on your health plan.
It takes leadership bringing attention to these issues to make progress. Thank
you to Mercy Regional Health Center, USD #384, City of Manhattan, GTM
Sportswear,KSU- Housing and Dining Services, and Riley County for engaging in
the conversation about worksite wellness and
exercising leadership by participating in the Manhattan WorkWell KS
Workshop.
Go State! (One last one. I couldn't help myself!)
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