The focus: This is how companies strengthen the health of their employees

The focus: This is how companies strengthen the health of their employees

on December 12, 2024, the international day of general health care, the urgency of prevention and health promotion in the Austrian health system is emphasized. According to David Hauer, general and emergency doctor at Mavie, it is crucial to preserve health in all its facets and to recognize diseases at an early stage, especially against the growing socio-economic costs in healthcare. An alarming fact is that in Austria 90 percent of health expenditure flow into health care, while preventive measures are still neglected. Here the role of companies comes into play, which can act as the third pillar in the system by relying on the health care of their employees in order not only to promote their well -being, but also to benefit economically, such as Mavie.care highlights.

Advantages of health promotion in the company

The implementation of health investigations at the workplace offers numerous advantages for both companies and for employees. A study by the Felix Burda Foundation shows that a return on investment of 5 to 16 euros can be achieved for every euro invested in operational prevention measures, which indicates reduced illness costs and increased productivity. Mavie relies on holistic solutions that range from the individual health check to digital prevention offers. The continuous health promotion not only strengthens the resilience of employees, such as Christoph Schledlitz, Managing Director of Mavie Work, emphasizes, but also helps to promote a healthy corporate culture.

Likewise, a current survey showed that four out of five Austrians want to take on more responsibility for their own health, but many only become active for existing complaints. The lack of commitment to preventive measures can be seen in the fact that over 85 % of Austrians do not pursue free preventive examinations, which is a missed chance of recognizing diseases at an early stage. If companies strategically tackle health care, they can not only improve the health of their employees, but also increase their attractiveness as an employer and thus bind talent -proof specialists in the long term.