Promoting employee wellness

Welcome to the SurePayroll minute.

I’m Michael Alter.

In today’s competitive market, it’s crucial that small businesses offer group health benefits to attract and retain talent.

But with sky rocketing premiums, it’s not always easy or affordable.

To offset the rising cost of benefits, consider implementing a company-sponsored wellness program.

Prevention programs like these could shave as much as 65 percent off your benefits bottom line, while providing other important benefits to your employees.

From the financial side, many health insurers will provide your business with discounted premiums if you implement a wellness program.

They may also provide your employees with discounted deductibles and co-pays.

In addition, some states offer tax deductions to businesses that implement wellness programs.

And finally, a formal wellness program can decrease absenteeism, increase loyalty and improve employee morale.

Your company’s bottom line is sure to improve with better attendance, performance, and less turnover.

For the simple answer to small business issues, I’m Michael Alter, with your SurePayroll Minute.