Providing a wellness program is a great way for your organization to create a culture of healthy living and invest in your most important resource — your employees.
With rising health care costs and the push to do more with less, the health of your employees is a pivotal piece contributing to better productivity. Plus, it gives your employee benefit program an added option that leads to greater employee satisfaction and retention.
Companies that partner with the Y can offer their employees much more than just physical fitness, such as childcare, before and after-school care, summer camp and volunteer opportunities.
Wellness at Work
A partnership between your organization, your employees, and the Capital District YMCA enables you to utilize all our facilities to work toward a healthier spirit, mind, and body for all.
Premier Health & Wellness Level
- 20% savings on cost of a monthly membership for each employee/member
- Joiner’s fee is waived
- Each employee receives a complimentary one week guest pass to any Y branch
- Usage reports available
- Unlimited access to on-demand virtual classes with Y360
Healthy Level
- The Y will match 50% of the employer subsidy, up to $10 per month
- Joiner’s fee is waived
- Each employee receives a complimentary one week guest pass to any Y branch
- Usage reports available
- Unlimited access to on-demand virtual classes with Y360
It’s in the Numbers
Improve Employee Well-Being
Organizations that invest in comprehensive workplace health programs can improve employee morale, well-being, recruitment, and retention while fostering a healthier workplace culture. (CDC, 2024)
Reduced Absenteeism
The CDC states that effective workplace health programs can reduce absenteeism (including sick days), improving productivity, and lowering healthcare costs for employers. (CDC, 2024)
Return on Investment
According to the CDC's Total Worker Health Program, organizations implementing comprehensive employee well-being initiatives have reported returns ranging from $1.70 to $5.30 for every $1 invested in employer case studies. (CDC & Niosh, 2024)
The Y Advantage
Your partnership with the Capital District YMCA gives your organization access to:
- 9 State-of-the-Art Wellness Facilities
- Over 320 nationally certified fitness and aquatic instructors, wellness coaches, personal trainers, and nutritionists
- Outstanding group fitness, aqua, and youth enrichment classes
- YMCA360: exercises for the mind and body at your fingertips 24/7 with this virtual platform featuring classes such as:
- Yoga
- Nutrition & Culinary Arts
- Pilates
- STEM Activities
- Dance
- Access to over 2,000 YMCAs nationwide
To Get Started, Contact:
Carl Oropallo
Association Executive Director of Member Experience