Health Risk Assessment Tools
by Gordon R. Hart, GBA, REBC, RHU
Employee Benefit & Pension Specialist
The incidence of many illnesses can be minimized by taking
healthy steps in the right direction. Although the majority
of people acknowledge that a healthier lifestyle is needed,
limited time and knowledge are roadblocks to advancement.
Comprehensive online tools exist today to help individuals
evaluate their health. By using a quantitative assessment
of the employee’s modifiable risk factors, identifying
chronic disease risks, and providing concrete advice on
reducing them, a healthier lifestyle can be achieved.
The benefits to the employer are clear; promoting a healthier
workforce improves productivity, morale, and employee engagement.
Long term savings are derived from reduced disability claims,
absenteeism, and reduced healthcare costs. Some of these
assessment tools provide aggregate data to provide employers
with an overall picture of the organizational health. This
data can be used to better introduce intervention strategies
to guide improved health outcomes.
The benefits to the employee are twofold; providing clarity
to the individual about their modifiable risks, and enabling
goal setting and tracking to work towards a healthier lifestyle.
Empowering the employee to improve his or her lifestyle
will enhance their quality of life and increase the level
of engagement with their employer.
Call your Selectpath advisor today to discuss the availability
of health risk assessment tools for your workforce.
