'Wellness at Work' programs reduce sick days, increase productivity and slow down the escalating cost of health care.

Employees at Taco Inc. participate in a pre-shift stretching program designed to minimize injuries as part of its "Working Wealthy" health program.

Employees at Taco Inc. participate in a pre-shift stretching program designed to minimize injuries as part of its "Working Wealthy" health program. Other wellness opportunities you can offer workers are:

• Health screenings: measure cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar.
• Implement a walking, exercise or weight-loss program.
• Provide flu shots.
• Form a smoking cessation group.

With these steps to wellness, you can help employees focus on making positive changes in their lifestyles -- and show you care.