Employee satisfaction is crucial to a positive workplace, and that often stems from team members feeling healthy, supported, and productive. If one, or all, of those feelings are absent, chances are your employees aren’t as fulfilled as they could be.
Employees who feel cared for tend to be more dedicated to both their employer and their work. And research shows that healthier employees are also more productive.
“Consider someone who starts their day with a nutritious breakfast and a workout — their body will be properly fueled and experiencing endorphins that keep their energy high throughout the day, resulting in a higher productivity level,” says Chris Lichtenberger, vice president of corporate sales at Life Time. “Sluggishness during the workday often comes down to lifestyle habits.”
One way to promote a healthy lifestyle for your employees (and yourself!) is through access to a health club, such as Life Time athletic country clubs. Via its corporate partnership program, Life Time works with organizations to provide their employees with all the access that comes with a Signature Membership.
These are just a few of the advantages that both employees and employers can gain from this kind of offering.
For your company:
1. Lower healthcare costs.
Healthier employees have fewer medical expenses, which can ultimately save your company healthcare dollars.
According to a study conducted by Medica that researched the outcome of its exercise offering to employees, the average monthly medical costs were one-third less for those who used a health club eight times a month than for those who did not. Those who did not attend a health club at this rate were also more likely (anywhere between 43 to 105 percent) to have been to a clinic, hospital, or emergency room.
2. Recruit and retain top talent.
“Perhaps now more than ever before, employees care about the type of company they’re working for, and supporting them in their healthy way of life shows that you are invested in their well-being,” says Lichtenberger. “We’re also seeing more companies offering wellness perks as that becomes a greater priority for populations, especially millennial and gen Z age groups. This allows you to remain competitive — or stand out.”
3. Turnkey administration.
Life Time offers easy online enrollment, provides monthly electronic reporting on usage, and creates a website you can share with employees that showcases the many Life Time locations available to them. “We do all the work,” says Lichtenberger. “We’ll even create flyers for your breakroom.”
Plus, there are flexible pricing options for companies big and small.
4. Subsidy matching.
Life Time matches a portion of your company’s contribution to club membership fees. Lichtenberger notes that a minimum of five memberships per company are required, which means even if you have a small business with only five employees, this is still an offering you can provide to them.
For your employees:
5. $0 joining fees.
“With less cost to the employee upfront, it’s easier and more appealing for them to engage with the benefit,” says Lichtenberger. “This is a huge perk.”
6. Reduced dues.
Because Life Time matches a portion of your company’s contribution to club membership fees, it results in a lower membership cost for your employees.
“If the company wants to contribute X amount toward each employees’ membership, and Life Time also covers a portion, then the employee is left paying a fraction of the typical membership cost,” explains Lichtenberger. “I’ve even seen some companies cover more of the cost to ensure their employees don’t have to pay anything.”
7. New-member benefits.
Every new Life Time member receives a complimentary onboarding session with a certified Dynamic Personal Trainer to learn about building a fitness routine, choosing nutritional supplements, and using the specialized equipment on the workout floor. Outside of that session, they have immediate access to all the benefits that come with a Signature Membership, such as complimentary court time and unlimited group training classes.
To learn more about corporate wellness options, visit the Life Time Corporate Partnerships website.
