Most wellness programs focus on a healthy body and a healthy mind, but HWS International doesn’t stop there. Through incorporating finances into the mix, we recognize the interconnectedness of the three as a wellness cycle; if you sacrifice one facet of the triad, you jeopardize it in its entirety. If an employee is lying awake at night worried about finances and sacrificing sleep, their physical and mental sluggishness the next day will result in decreased productivity and increased susceptibility to illness and fatigue. With the current state of the economy, addressing financial issues with timely solutions can alleviate a host of physical and mental preoccupations, resulting in more focused and productive employees.

Any company interested in investing in their employees’ well-being can experience a positive effect on both their productivity and bottom line profits. Companies with existing problems and companies well on the road to wellness alike have experienced proven results with the unique approach offered by HWS International. Even if your employees seem on track with their health and finances, corporate wellness initiatives are a necessary and intelligent step in today’s volatile health and economic arena.

By creating a happier and healthier employee, you can expect lower absenteeism rates, decreased sick time usage, and less work-related accidents. Even repetitive motion strain can be alleviated with innovative and progressive workshops such as Yoga. The net effect is increased productivity and lower health care costs resulting in a more positive bottom line. Employers can expect up to a 30% reduction in medical and absenteeism costs within 3.6 years of implementation, according to the Health Project of Stanford University. Additionally, a well-marketed and well-executed program with built-in incentives can yield up to 90% employee participation. Employers proactive in providing wellness initiatives could experience less employee turnover and are recognized as leaders in the wellness movement.

Yes. Many companies are reporting returns as high as 7:1, meaning for every dollar invested in company-sponsored wellness programs, they can expect a return of $7, usually correlated to increased productivity and performance levels. The minimum end of the average ROI is $3 for every $1 invested, and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention has found that even the average companies can save up to $6 for every $1 invested. Some companies have reported even higher returns. For additional information regarding the ROI of wellness initiatives and evidence of their continued success, visit www.welcoa.com.

An employee only makes up a portion of the overall health care costs for a company. By including the spouse and dependents, there is a greater chance for long-term change as the family learns to work together towards achieving health and financial harmony. We recognize that even the most well-intentioned program with the utmost support at work can drastically fail if an employee’s personal life remains unsupportive. Not only will an unchanged family negatively influence the positive changes learned throughout the wellness initiative, but a large sum of employer healthcare costs are family members. HWS International delivers tactics that motivate and educate the entire family—children included!

Employee assistance programs primarily exist as a reactive resource available for use once an employee stumbles upon a crisis. While the results of an employee assistance program can be beneficial in the immediate short-term time frame, preventing those issues from surfacing in the long-term is the ultimate goal of HWS International. If such problems can ultimately be prevented before they transform into an issue, then insurance costs and sick time will decrease, productivity will increase, generating healthier and happier employees.

Yes. Our workshops compliment pre-existing wellness programs and will provide additional benefit in a harmonious setting. As employees more readily recognize the importance of wellness, companies can also expect increased usage of current wellness initiatives or employee assistance programs (if the company has one) as a result of our presence. This is attributed to the fact that employees get excited about their health and taking control of it, and are more willing to tap into other resources the company offers.

A La Carte programs are designed to address specific areas within a company that may suggest attention. This allows the company to satisfy a specific need and work toward a healthier work environment for both the employer and employee. If budget or time constraints allow for only a few areas of improvement, the A La Carte programs can be catered to fit your company’s specific needs. While the best results are seen when the wellness cycle (healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy finances) is utilized through the Signature Workshop Series, we recognize that it’s not entirely feasible for some companies. Additionally, if a company chooses the Signature Workshop Series and is interested in additional topics offered A La Carte, the program can only be better enhanced by their inclusion.

Our Educational Leaders are made up of prominent members of the local community that are professionals in the areas of physical, mental, and financial health. They are educators propelled by passion and driven by results to deliver ultimate workplace wellness in an infectious and motivational framework. The biographies of the various Educational Leaders are available on our webpage, and we’re confident you’ll be as impressed as we are proud by their accomplishments, passion, and continual success.

While our commitment is to the education and prevention of health and financial issues for employees, we recognize that for some people, additional support is needed. For general health and financial issues, we provide free, initial consultations. Anything beyond this service will be the sole responsibility of the employee.

For assistance you can us at 800-403-9594. Additionally, you can visit us on our website at www.hwsinternational.com and e-mail us at info@hwsinternational.com.

We teach proactive and realistic solutions to improve your knowledge and use of key concepts in the areas of a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy finances. By learning how to incorporate good habits and positive behavioral changes into your daily decision making process, you will begin to enjoy a healthier, happier lifestyle. By involving your family as well, you’ll find increased cohesiveness and harmony in all arenas of your personal and professional life.

While our programs offer timely and relevant solutions to common dilemmas, we recognize that some people require additional support and solutions. Because we are dedicated to helping everyone achieve lasting solutions regardless of where they are fall on the road to health, we have supplemented our workshops with a Solutions Store aimed at conquering even the most stubborn of lifestyles. HWS International also connects with a wide array of professionals in the arenas of physical, mental, and financial health that can be accessed and/or referred to for consultation.

Each facet of the wellness cycle (body, mind, and finances) has supplemental products featured in the solutions store. From “super-foods” giving you a plethora of fruit and vegetable servings in a single product to day planners in which you can track your intake of fruits, water, exercise, and finances, the products offered are one-of-a-kind innovations designed to help your body and mind perform optimally.

The products featured undergo strict review from our panel of educational leaders, whom are also professionals in their areas of expertise. So far, only the products listed are the ones that have passed through our stringent criteria. We firmly believe that any products used to supplement our programs must complement your efforts in changing daily habits, as well as keeping with our overall goals of increased health, wealth, and happiness.

Your employer makes that decision. They can occur during work time, lunch, after work, or evenings. Most of the time, workshops take place at your employer’s place of business. If your employer chooses to have them elsewhere, they will be accessible for the employees to attend. Each individual workshop will last approximately one hour in length. Subsequent workshops, if applicable, will follow within one to two weeks of the previous one.

Our educational leaders are made up of prominent professionals in the local community who are passionate and credentialed in the fields of health and financial management. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their teachings. Please refer to our Educational Leaders section of the webpage for a complete biographical listing.

There will be opportunities for your spouse and dependents to participate in various specified workshops. In addition, each employee participant will receive resource materials from the workshops and will also have access to our website and workshop materials. We recognize that even the most well-intentioned program with the utmost support at work can drastically fail if your personal life remains unsupportive. HWS International delivers tactics that motivate and educate the entire family—children included!

Yes. Our speakers and educators will be available to answer your individual questions at the end of the workshop. If further counseling or services are requested, it will be at the expense of the participant.

We realize that total wellness encompasses a thorough understanding of the wellness cycle, in which the triad of healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy finances are the focal point for creating lasting change. Without experiencing all three, you will not achieve total wellness. We also recognize that in order for meaningful, lasting change to occur, you must first change your beliefs about health and wealth from the core. We offer workshops aimed to do just that.

For assistance you can call us at 800-403-9594. Additionally, you can visit us on our website at www.hwsinternational.com or e-mail us at info@hwsinternational.com.