Workplace Solutions

Cancer and other chronic diseases take a toll not only on families and communities, they also result in lost productivity in the workplace. In 2005, India lost an estimated $9 billion in national income from medical ailments such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, according to a report released by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations. This number is expected to increase, the report states, and India could lose more than $200 billion due to employee sickness.

One of the most effective ways to reach people with cancer and chronic disease prevention messages is through their workplace. Lifesaving health messages and employee support services can be reinforced in multiple stages of the employee work cycle: during recruitment and orientation, through regular communications, brochures, and worksite displays.

Workplace Solutions raises the awareness among employees about the impact of lifestyle choices on health and wellbeing, implements wellness programs that help employees change their behavior and adopt healthier lifestyles, and finally, encourages employers to implement policies and employee benefits that create a healthier work environment.