Last week, SARNZ released a wage survey for the Scaffold industry. Whilst this helped create some clarity for the industry, this also showed that incentive schemes are an integral way that you can increase staff retention and gain valuable employees.

Supporting employee health, particularly within our industry, is one of the best way to promote performance and profitability in your organization. Supporting international research states that for every $1.00 that is contributed to an employee’s health, the contributing business benefits $6.00-$12.00, reducing leave needs, increasing output and increasing brand loyalty.

Whilst cooperate insurance programs can be a great option, they can be cost prohibitive and in a lot of cases aren’t there for the health you want your employees to engage in, the day to day stuff.

Now there is an option, HealthNow. SARNZ is extremely excited to announce our partnership with HealthNow, bringing with it the first employer aid solution of its kind. You choose the contribution that you want to make to your employees health each year. You’re only charged the amount that is used, when it is used and there is no cost beyond your contribution to you, your business or your employees! When you contribute to your Employees health wallet in HealthNow, they can easily go to their chosen health provider within the health sectors you have agreed to and transact, producing significant savings and great benefits to your staff.

General Manager, Tina Wieczorek says of the partnership “We couldn’t be happier with this partnership as we know our membership base has been looking for ways to both contribute to employee wellbeing, in addition to standing out as an employer of choice. HealthNow have created a service I know will be of extreme value to our members and their employees and I look forward to growing this partnership and seeing their positive footprint on the industry.”

“This is a crucial step in the right direction for HealthNow”, says Steven Zinsli, Founder and CEO. “We built this brand to get in front of the individuals and industries that needed our solution the most. For too long there hasn’t been the right options for employees in the trade sectors to get involved in health and reap the benefits of massive ROI, and most importantly a healthy loyal workforce. From the conversations to date with SARNZ I am extremely optimistic regarding the impact our solution will have on the profession and looking forward to engaging with brands who care about employee health and wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you all at the conference later this year”.

Members will hear soon from HealthNow on their offerings and how they can help you and your business. For more information on their services, head to the website now, healthnow.co.nz