According to the CDC approximately 75% of employer health care costs are due to the lifestyle choices of the employee. Employee wellness programs can provide workers with the information and incentive to make lifestyle choices that directly impact their health. Physical fitness is a key component in those choices. Corporate fitness centers can provide health benefits for your employees. In last week’s blog you read about the planning and investment needed to build an onsite

According to a 2015 study conducted by SHRM (The Society for Human Resource Management) 70% of companies surveyed provide wellness programs to their employees. Wellness programs are a great way to give back to your employees and have been shown to improve morale and foster a positive company culture. Programs that fall under the umbrella of “Wellness” are very diverse and can include onsite fitness centers. Companies with onsite fitness centers report reduced absenteeism and