Wearables

5 reasons to implement a workplace wellness program

Advances in wearable technology are making workplace wellness programs more attainable, sustainable, and successful for companies of all types and sizes. Motivate your team to stay well with Samsung’s latest wearables — Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring. These devices are equipped with a world of health and wellness tools that will empower your employees to own the day in every way, from the office to the gym to the trail. If you are unsure about whether implementing a wellness program is right for your workplace, here are five benefits to consider:

1. Healthier employees

One of the simplest yet most important reasons to implement a wellness program is the fact that it will help your employees be healthier. Beyond the financial and performance benefits you gain as a company, the health of your employees should take priority over everything else. With obesity in America reaching an all-time high, companies need to play their part in promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle — and a workplace wellness program can do just that.

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Wearables like Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Ring provide employees with tools to track their daily activity, heart rate, and sleep patterns, making it easier than ever to stay mindful of their health. Galaxy Watch7, with its upgraded optical and electrical bio-signal sensors, offers next-level precision in tracking metrics like heart rate and sleep, helping employees gain a deeper understanding of their well-being.

2. More productive employees

One of the advantages of having healthier and more active employees is that they perform better. Various studies show clear links between physical health and workplace productivity. In addition to healthier employees being more productive, they are also at work more often, as workplace wellness programs are shown to reduce absenteeism. Sick leave can be challenging and costly for companies, and any efforts that can reduce the number of sick days employees take each year help the bottom line.

With the new 3nm processor, Galaxy Watch7 supercharges your employees’ routines, allowing them to quickly switch between tasks like checking the weather or tracking workouts. Plus, its optimized battery life ensures that Galaxy Watch7 can keep up with employees throughout the day. Galaxy Ring’s personalized Energy Score feature helps employees understand how ready they are to take on the day, allowing them to optimize their productivity.

3. Happier employees

Healthier employees are also quite simply happier employees. Boosting team morale is a major benefit of implementing a corporate wellness program. At companies where teamwork is critical, having happy employees who enjoy coming to work and are energized to work well with their colleagues is crucial.

In the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America Survey, 96% of workers who reported that their employer provides sufficient resources to manage stress also reported job satisfaction. By implementing a corporate wellness program, you can make your employees happier in general — and happier to come to work.

Galaxy Ring’s health dashboard, integrated with the Samsung Health app, offers employees insights to improve their overall well-being, contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere. Galaxy Watch Ultra, with its powerful battery life and versatile bands, ensures that employees can stay on top of their fitness goals, whether they’re in the office or exploring the outdoors.

4. Decreased healthcare costs

Beyond employee benefits, workplace wellness programs can significantly decrease the amount companies pay for their healthcare. Many insurance companies are offering to reduce costs for companies that are giving employees wearables like Galaxy Watch7 to encourage their workforce to be more active. By using the vast amount of data collected by these devices, healthcare providers can offer reduced premiums to employers actively trying to encourage a healthier lifestyle among their employees.

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Galaxy Watch Ultra’s long-lasting battery life and Galaxy Ring’s ability to go up to seven days between charges mean employees can continuously monitor their health metrics without interruption, making wellness efforts more sustainable.

5. Gamified missions

Leveraging the inherently social aspect of fitness trackers can create a friendly atmosphere at work where teams or individuals compete against each other in a series of fun, informal challenges. Whether it’s who climbed the most stairs in a single week or who has accumulated the most steps in a month, these challenges can promote company loyalty and facilitate teamwork and camaraderie.

With advanced wearables like Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring, the barriers to introducing a corporate wellness program are decreasing. Samsung’s One UI interface simplifies the experience, allowing employees to seamlessly switch between wellness apps, productivity tools and more. The combination of healthier, happier and more productive employees, along with lower corporate healthcare costs, makes the benefits of wearables both valuable and invaluable.

The new Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Ring can help boost morale and streamline employees’ productivity at work and on the go. Get your free guide to using wearables in an employee healthcare initiative.

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