A

Absenteeism

Work missed due to sick days.

Alcohol Abuse

Excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning.

C

Corporate Wellness

Corporate wellness aims to improve the health and welfare of individuals within a corporation through wellness programs. Corporate wellness programs may include health risk assessments, health fairs, diet and physical activity programs, wellness education, promotion and communication programs, smoking cessation programs, walking clubs, employee seminars, and health coaching. Corporate wellness programs boost productivity, increase employee health, reduce on-the-job stress, and cut healthcare costs. Additionally, corporate wellness programs improve morale, increase job satisfaction, and lower employee turnover, while reducing disability and absenteeism.

D

Day Shift

Workforce scheduled to work during that time of day.

E

Employee Health Program

Employee health programs aim to improve the overall health and productivity of a workforce and reduce health care costs. Employee health programs help employees take an active role in being responsible for their own health and well-being. Most employee health programs provide education and counseling on many issues, from cancer prevention, to depression and anxiety, to eating smart, to managing everyday stress. Employee health programs also can include such diverse topics as smoking cessation, weight management, exercise and active lifestyle.

Ergonomics

An applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems, and physical working conditions with the capacities and requirements of the worker.

F

Flu Shot

A vaccine which provides immunity to a variety of influenza viruses and is updated and recommended annually

H

Health Fair

A health fair is an event designed to reach out with basic preventive medicine and medical screening to people who otherwise would not receive it. Typical services offered at a health fair include blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening. A corporate health fair is an effective way to provide valuable health information and screening services to large numbers of employees. A health fair promotes health awareness and encourages individuals to assume responsibility for their own health.

Health Fairs

Type of wellness program conducted to prevent disease, increase employee awareness about unhealthy habits such as smoking or overeating, promote healthful activities such as physical fitness programs and increase community good will. Can also be a marketing tool for medical providers.

Health Risk Assessments

A health risk assessment is designed to assess an individual

P

Presenteeism

Lost productivity that occurs when employees come to work but perform below par due to any kind of illness.

W

Wellness Program

A wellness program is a series of goals and actions that result in better nutritional, physical, emotional, financial and spiritual well being for the participant. A physical wellness program focuses on the development, maintenance and improvement of one