When you think about the benefits of your job such as your paycheck, your insurance, your vacation days – it’s easy to overlook something more foundational: your health and wellbeing.
But at companies like Bank of Ann Arbor, health isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of the culture.
BOAA’s investment in employee wellness, including fully subsidized gym memberships, isn’t just a nice perk, it’s a reflection of a broader commitment to cultivating a thriving, energized, and fulfilled workforce. And science backs that up.
The Science of Health and High Performance
Companies that prioritize employee wellbeing don’t just improve health, they boost performance and elevate morale.
Here’s what the research shows:
- Wellbeing drives productivity. A study from the American Journal of Health Promotion found that employees with high wellbeing were 20% more productive than their peers with lower wellbeing scores (Goetzel et al., 2014).
- Physical activity is linked to better brain function. Regular exercise improves cognitive performance, memory, and focus – all of which directly impact performance (Hillman et al., 2008, Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews).
- Healthy employees are more engaged. According to Gallup, workers who feel supported in their health and wellbeing are 38% more engaged, and more likely to stay with their employer long-term.
- Fulfillment follows health. In a comprehensive review by the Global Wellness Institute, individuals who engage in regular wellness activities report higher life satisfaction and stronger connections both inside and outside the workplace.
BOAA’s Example: A Culture That Cares
It’s one thing to say you value employee health. It’s another to create systems and partnerships that support it.
At BOAA, that commitment is real. Fully subsidizing memberships with us is just one example of how the company puts action behind its values, empowering employees to take care of their bodies, manage stress, and show up to work as their best selves.
And the ripple effects are felt across teams:
- Better focus in meetings
- Fewer sick days
- Stronger collaboration and morale
- A culture of energy, not burnout
This isn’t just about individual health, it’s about creating an ecosystem where everyone thrives.
Work and Life Aren’t Separate…They’re Intertwined
When you feel stronger physically, your mental and emotional bandwidth expands. You’re more patient with the people that matter most. You bring more presence to your meetings. You leave work with enough energy to be present for your family or do something just for you.
Health isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a foundation for meaningful work and a fulfilling life.
Final Thought
As a health and fitness partner of BOAA, we at AFS simply want to acknowledge and celebrate the culture they’ve built. They’re true leaders in not just in their industry, but in corporate wellness as a whole.
Whether you’ve used your BOAA-sponsored membership yet or not, just know this: your company believes in your wellbeing, not just because it helps you do your job better, but because it helps you live better.
And that’s something worth being proud of.
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