Modern life takes a toll.
50% of corporate profits now go toward health care claims, versus 7% three decades ago (McKinsey & Co.)
60% of employer health care costs result from diminished productivity due to fatigue, stress, allergies, headaches, depression and illness (Harvard Medical School).
2.5 million workdays are lost to companies annually due to stress-related illness (American Institute on Stress).
Companies with engaged employees outperform those with disengaged employees by 17% (Towers Perrin).
Forward thinking companies are looking at the rise in health care cost, absenteeism, the moods and energy level of their employees, productivity, and work compensation claims. The smart ones are taking a proactive approach and looking for solutions to support their employees in living healthy, balanced lives. Yoga is recognized as a means to alleviate stress, increase job satisfaction, and support healthy balanced lives within the corporate environment.
Companies who have in-site yoga programs programs include Nike, Forbes, Apple, Google, Chase Manhatten Bank, MTV Networks, NYNEX, HBO, George Lucas' Light and Industrial Magic, Ritz Carlton, Loews Hotels, J. Paul Getty Museum, Pepsico, General Electric, IBM, UCLA Nursing Association, UCLA Medical School, Northridge Hospital, Kia Motors, AT&T, New Line Cinema, Univision,and PacifiCare Health Systems.
--Michelle Myhre
