When it comes to wellness, knowledge gets results

A Healthy Thought:
“It’s just not a byproduct of trying to reduce cost. It’s really a thoughtful process.”
Lisa Ahart  
Senior director human resources
A Healthy Thought: “It’s just not a byproduct of trying to reduce cost. It’s really a thoughtful process.” Lisa Ahart Senior director human resources

Being educated about your health can make all the difference in the workplace. That’s why Toray Plastics (America) Inc. established a “Know Your Numbers” campaign. The initiative offers free, on-site screenings to employees on vital signs ranging from heart rates to bone density.
The program has been an eye-opener to some and a potential life-saver to others, especially for one worker, who had no idea that his blood pressure far exceeded safe limits.
“Through the screening, they recognized that he needed to get checked out,” said Lisa Ahart, senior director of human resources at Toray. “They got him to the doctor right away, and he was able to get his blood pressure under control.”
In addition to the Know Your Numbers campaign, the company offers nutrition and weight-loss promotions. It also boasts an on-site gymnasium and fitness center which employees, their families and community members such as local firefighters and police officers can use.
The gym, which offers a wide variety of fitness classes, has 112 members and continues to grow. Almost half of the Toray workforce now engages in some type of wellness activity throughout the year. According to the company, job production has increased and employee attendance is holding steady.
“It’s just not a byproduct of trying to reduce cost,” said Ahart. “It’s really a thoughtful process to impact our employees and their lives and their families in the community that we serve.”

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