When a company not only offers but facilitates wellness and physical fitness programs, the buy-in and retention rates increase significantly. (Photo: ©mnimage – stock.adobe.com)
The last year and a half have brought about so many workforce trends, it's hard to keep track:
|- Companies moved to fully remote or hybrid work models
- Employees demand higher wages, more flexibility, and more comprehensive benefits
- Corporate health benefits have become a requirement to retaining employees, not just a perk
- Less distinction between work and home life, which is resulting in burnout
- In-office perks like free beer and ping-pong tables have become irrelevant
At the same time, our work lives have become no less stressful, as companies struggle to do more with fewer resources. But perks like corporate physical training can improve mental and physical health, reduce absenteeism and save on health care costs — corporate trends that keep employees engaged and companies healthy.
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