Programs for Healthier Workplaces

Employer Gold Standard of Cancer Care

What is it and why is it Important?

Program for all employers of Indiana to encourage best practices in prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship
Cancer costs employers and employees alike
The American Cancer Society estimates a $148 billion loss in productivity in 2020

Benefits:

Ensure a healthier workplace by implementing best practices in cancer care
Experience a lower turnover rate, as your employees will feel valued
Receive recognition for your leadership in wellness

Creating a Culture of Health

What is it and why is it Important?

A Culture of Health programming focuses on the well-being of employees, consumers, community, and the environment to achieve the overarching goal of a healthier population
Includes programs for employers to implement best practices into their organization

Benefits:

Reduce costs related to sick days and injuries
Create a healthier workforce and more disposable income that can be put into the community
Enhance views held by employees and consumers

Workforce Recovery

What is it and why is it Important?

A program created by the government of Indiana to give employers resources necessary to help their workers navigate substance misuse
Epidemics like opioids are severely affecting employees across the state
Opioids have a "$1.5 billion direct impact on the state’s annual economy" (IU Kelly School of Business)

Benefits:

Tools to support employees along their path to recovery
Upcoming and future events including guided assistance for program implementation

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation

What is it and why is it Important?

The CDC notes tobacco use as "the leading cause for preventable death in the United States"
The healthcare costs associated with tobacco use are over $2 Billion and increase expenses for employers
Equips employers with the tools to create smoke-free workplaces and encourage employees who utilize tobacco to quit

Benefits:

Proven fewer sick days for nonsmokers meaning more productive work days
Large reduction in healthcare expenses