Influence of an employee fitness programme upon fitness, productivity and absenteeism

Effectiveness of physical activity programs at worksites with respect to work-related outcomes

“…In addition, nine studies were excluded because of a lack of a reference group (39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47). Finally, 12 publications were selected (48)(49)(50)(51)(52)(53)(54)(55)(56)(57)(58)(59). Three publications concerned the same randomized trial (52,56,57), and three others described one nonrandomized controlled trial (49,50,58).…”

“…Finally, 12 publications were selected (48)(49)(50)(51)(52)(53)(54)(55)(56)(57)(58)(59). Three publications concerned the same randomized trial (52,56,57), and three others described one nonrandomized controlled trial (49,50,58). For that reason, eight studies were evaluated (4 randomized controlled trials and 4 controlled trials).…”

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the Worksite

“…In a Toronto insurance company, high adherers to an exercise program at the company experienced a 42% decline in average monthly absenteeism com pared to a 20% decline in both the test company overall and a control insurance company in the same city (13). Some studies suggest that lower levels of participation can reduce absenteeism, but the results are not conclusive.…”

Evolution in the Office: How Evolutionary Psychology Can Increase Employee Health, Happiness, and Productivity

“…In these cases, the organization theoretically will also benefit from these interventions as some studies show a strong negative correlation between the overall health of employees and their rates of absenteeism (Lechner et al, 1997;Tucker, Aldana, and Friedman, 1990). Employees' overall health is also linked to a reduction in medical care claims, increased productivity, and overall job performance (Bernacki and Baun, 1984;Cox, Shephard, and Corey, 1981).…”