Reducing absenteeism and preventing illness of employees
are major workplace objectives based on the following:

• Most causes of illness and absenteeism are preventable
  
  
  
• Healthy employees are known to be more productive
  
  
  
• Those who are fit handle stress more effectively
  
  
  
• Knowledge is required for appropriate action
  
  
  
• Ongoing health-related programs create beneficial and lasting
  results for both the employer and the employees