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Executives are valuable people. Executives are the most valuable people in an organization. Their extensive experience and superb managerial skills are costly and difficult to replace. This is why all major companies invest in the health of their senior staff with annual medical “check-ups”.
Today, people starting as young as forty, are likely to be afflicted with one of the so-called "lifestyle" diseases (cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and so on) and the truth is, clinical research shows clearly that "check-ups" do very little to reduce the risk of death and disability from these conditions.
Obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, a poor lipid profile, stress, poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, alcohol abuse, late detection of cancer and sedentary lifestyles are the major factors affecting the health of executives. These factors are unlikely to change as a consequence of an annual medical examination.
The health of all executives has to be promoted. This means Wellness Programs that proactively increase personal responsibility, induce changes in behaviour and provide support as well as feedback.
The goal is higher standards of health and well-being for all executives and not just those who are found to be clinically unwell.
Bottom line: Executive Wellness Programs saves lives and money through prevention. Prevention is not only better, but cheaper than cure. We all know it; now is the time to do it!
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