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How Manufacturers Can Enhance Their Company Well-being Programs

by | Nov 3, 2023

Summary

Manufacturers are looking for successful wellness programs to support employee well-being, recognizing the importance of attracting and retaining talent, improving productivity, and fostering a positive company culture. The challenge lies in implementing such programs and ensuring employee engagement.

Many manufacturing companies face the challenge of finding a wellness program that truly engages their employees. Despite past efforts like fitness challenges and seminars, they often struggle to achieve the desired impact due to obstacles like limited awareness, financial constraints, and the need for buy-in from leadership. To address these challenges, there is hope in the form of wellness programs designed specifically for blue-collar workers, with a focus on cost-efficiency, engagement, and effective delivery. Key strategies include providing a single access point through a mobile app, extending program benefits to employees’ spouses to build a supportive community, maintaining a year-round communication plan to reinforce well-being as a continual commitment, and using AI to personalize messaging and experiences. By focusing on leadership support and a robust communication strategy, manufacturing companies can build the foundation for a successful well-being program, despite the challenges, aiming for a healthier and happier workforce.

In response to the evolving needs of the modern manufacturing workforce, Marsh McLennan Agency offers tools and solutions, including well-being consulting services, to guide companies in enhancing employee wellness and engagement. Their consultants provide advice and strategies to support these efforts.

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