Here's how employees participating in SLM Corporate Health and Fitness Programs assess improvements as a direct result of the program.

:: productivity at work
73.1% believe they are more productive at work due to increased knowledge and awareness of health

:: absenteeism
71.4% believe there has been a reduction in the number of sick days they have taken due to illness over the last 3 months

:: motivation
56% of participants report an increase in motivation due to the Program

:: work environment
62.8% believe the work environment has improved over the last 6 months

:: stress levels
91.2% believe that the Programs have assisted them to learn how to deal with stress more effectively

:: balancing work and family
72.3% believe the Program has assisted them in balancing their work and family commitments

:: smoking
74% of staff who smoke believes that the program prompted an interest in quitting or reducing the number of cigarettes they smoke

:: nutrition
92.6% believe that the program has assisted them to gain a better understanding of nutrition
27.3% reported improvement in knowledge and awareness of healthy eating principles also occurred

:: overall wellbeing
52% of participants report an improvement in overall wellbeing

:: energy levels
53% of participants report an increase in energy levels

:: concentration at work
65% of participants report and increase in concentration at work

:: self-esteem
37.5% of participants report an increase in self-esteem

:: on-site convenience of program encourages you to participate
100% of participants agree that facilitating courses on-site encourages them to attend

:: participation in program has positively impacted overall quality of life
80% :: Yes
17% :: No
3% :: Not sure