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Kristi Rahrig Jenkins1, Bruce W Sherman2
1MHealthy, University of Michigan Health and Wellbeing Services, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|February 28, 2020
Summary
Nonparticipation in employee wellness programs is linked to higher turnover risk. Engaging in wellness activities, including health risk assessments, may indicate better employee engagement and retention.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Human Resources Management
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Employee turnover poses significant costs to organizations.
- Understanding factors influencing employee retention is crucial for organizational stability.
- Wellness programs are increasingly implemented to improve employee well-being and engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between nonparticipation in wellness activities and the risk of employee turnover.
- To determine if engagement in wellness programs serves as an indicator of employee commitment.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, cross-sectional analysis was conducted.
- Data from 34,405 continuously employed university staff in 2016 were analyzed.
- Logistic regression models were used to assess the relationship between wellness participation and subsequent turnover in 2017.
Main Results:
- Socioeconomic and demographic factors (gender, age, race, wage, union/faculty status, health score) were significantly associated with turnover.
- All levels of wellness program participation (HRA only, wellness only, HRA and wellness) showed lower odds of turnover compared to nonparticipants.
- Specific adjusted odds ratios (AOR) for turnover were: HRA only (0.89), wellness only (0.77), and both (0.82).
Conclusions:
- Nonparticipation in wellness programs is associated with an increased risk of employee turnover.
- Participation in wellness activities may serve as a proxy for employee engagement.
- Organizations should consider wellness program engagement as a potential factor in employee retention strategies.
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