Some people have asked why we uniquely have a ‘people piece’ incorporated in our sustainability program. In response, we ask – “How can you have a corporate sustainability program and not address the employees?” For most companies, your people are your biggest cost, biggest risk, biggest time commitment and biggest opportunity. If we can help your people become happier, healthier and more productive, not only are they more efficient and costs go down, but they are more willing to help others and help the planet.
The Big 5 (insomnia, stress, anxiety, physical pain and mental acuity) collectively cause your company to lose around 5% of your annual GNP, or about $10,000 per year per full time employee.
This CNN article talks about dementia risk rising if you live with chronic pain, such as cancer, arthritis, back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, et cetera.
Further, if you have chronic pain in multiple locations (ie, both knees), your risk rises significanty.
Sleeping less than 6 hours in midlife raises the risk of dementia by 30%.
In the US, 20% of all adults live with long-lasting pain, impacting their risk of dementia. Other countries have similar studies.
There are not many of us who do not know someone suffering from dementia. This is a global problem.
This is why we have A Better World Starts With Me and Gym For The Brain as part of our service. We address the Big 5 and help individuals become happier, healthier and more productive. In turn, this helps your company.