benefits for employers:

Studies in Australia and overseas have shown positive results when workplace programs are conducted within the business environment. Better employee relations and economic gains were noticed, reducing absenteeism, accidents and creating the image of a concerned and responsible employer. This lowered the staff turnover, saving time and money with new employment and training.

less money spent on:

R workers compensation insurance premiums

R employing new staff when people resign

R productivity lost due to absenteeism

R replacing people who are absent

R sick and injury leave payments

more money earned through:

R happier people

R superior morale

R increased productivity

R people with more energy

R improved health and fitness

R enhanced levels of creativity

R greater enthusiasm and vitality

R better communication and teamwork

R higher self esteem and self confidence

R increased physical work-capacity (strength, ... .. ... ... ... .endurance).

R increased cardiovascular and respiratory
... ... efficiency.

R decreased risk of coronary heart disease.

R changes in body metabolism (assists in losing
.. .... weight).

R delay of physiological aging effects.

R positive psychological effects (eg. stress
... ... reduction, increase self confidence).