Why is Go Well important to your business?
Worksites are an ideal channel for promoting individual behavior change. Find out why at Go Well.
How do I use the Go Well tool kit information in my organization?

Introducing Go Well^SM. It isn’t just a lifestyle concept. It’s a business strategy.

It’s a Full Circle Health turnkey solution to help create a culture of health in your workplace and raise the level of employee wellness.

No matter where they are on the health continuum, every employee can benefit from positive lifestyle changes. And that benefits your bottom line. Go Well helps employees keep good health top-of-mind, and motivates them to make healthier choices.

Ready for Go Well in your organization? Check out the Go Well topics on the left and share the information with your employees.

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The Importance of Go Well

There’s no question that healthy, energetic employees can make a company stronger and more competitive. In fact, employees’ health is one of the most valuable assets they can bring to their job.

As an employer, you have an incredible opportunity to create a Go Well revolution right where your workers spend the majority of their time.

Optimizing employee wellness is one of the best long-term strategies for reducing your health care costs due to:

Medical Claims Lost Productivity

Absenteeism
Presenteeism
Long-term disability

Costly Conditions and Chronic Illnesses

Diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Overweight and obesity
Stroke
Cancer
Pregnancy complications

The information provided in the Go Well tool kits offers your employees basic, good-sense guidance on adopting healthier habits -- habits that can help produce a healthier business.

Why Use the Workplace to Promote Health and Wellness?

Reach a large population segment
Alter work environment and social norms
79% of employees believe their employer should encourage employees to adopt healthier lifestyles
Employees believe employers can be a conduit for information and tools to help them manage health and health care costs

Sources:
Towers Perrin 2004 survey
Treatwell 5-a-Day
Diane Farber Cancer Institute, Gloria Sorenson, PhD, MPH, Principal Investigator, NCI Grant Number 3RO1CA59728.

Ways to Share Go Well Information with Employees