Why Invest in Health Coaching for Your Employees?

In today’s evolving workplace landscape, HR leaders face two pressing challenges: escalating healthcare costs and the growing need to prioritize employee wellbeing. Organizations are under pressure to find effective solutions that not only improve health outcomes but also foster engagement, reduce absenteeism, and promote a thriving workplace culture.

Health coaching has emerged as a powerful strategy to address these challenges head-on. Navigate’s health coaching program goes beyond surface-level wellness efforts, empowering employees to take ownership of their health and aligning their goals with meaningful lifestyle changes.

What employees experience with Navigate’s Health Coaches

Navigate’s expert health coaches deliver personalized, value-driven support, using evidence-based techniques like motivational interviewing and appreciative inquiry to meet employees exactly where they are in their health journeys.

• Holistic approach
  Navigate’s coaches adopt a 360-degree perspective, offering guidance on stress management, physical activity, mental health, dietary habits, and mindset development. This integrated approach ensures employees feel supported in all areas of their lives, recognizing the vital interplay between mental, emotional, and physical health.

• Personalized values assessment
  At the heart of the program is the Values Assessment, designed to uncover what truly matters to each participant. By integrating these insights into tailored health plans, Navigate ensures alignment between personal values and health goals, creating a foundation for lasting motivation and progress.

• Chronic condition management
  From preventing conditions like diabetes and heart disease to supporting those managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, Navigate’s health coaches provide continuous guidance and encouragement, helping employees stay on track and achieve measurable results.

• Tobacco cessation support
  With specialized coaching, employees receive tailored quit plans, behavioral strategies, and accountability, creating a supportive environment to overcome addiction and establish lasting healthier habits.

• Goal setting and progress tracking
  Navigate’s coaches collaborate with employees to set realistic, actionable goals and celebrate milestones along the way. Through consistent tracking and adjustments, participants stay engaged and motivated throughout their health journey.

The business benefits of health coaching

Investing in health coaching transcends improving employee health—it’s a strategic move to achieve measurable business impact. Organizations that prioritize health coaching report benefits across various critical dimensions:

• Improved health outcomes
  Employees managing chronic conditions receive education and resources to maintain better health, leading to reduced healthcare costs. For example, effective coaching can help employees manage blood sugar or reduce hypertension, contributing to long-term savings.
  

• Sustainable behavior change
  With ongoing mentorship, employees adopt healthier habits in nutrition, fitness, sleep hygiene, and stress management, boosting their overall wellbeing and productivity.
  

• Enhanced engagement and morale
  Employees who feel supported in their health journeys are more energized, productive, and engaged. This has a ripple effect, creating a positive workplace culture and stronger collaboration.
  

• Cost savings and ROI
  Comprehensive wellness programs, including health coaching, can yield a return on investment (ROI) of up to $3 for every $1 spent, according to the CDC. Reduced absenteeism and lower healthcare claims contribute directly to cost savings.
  

• Stronger talent retention
  Organizations that prioritize employee wellbeing report significantly higher retention rates, with 89% of employees more likely to recommend their workplace as a great place to work.

Why Navigate’s Health Coaching program stands out

Navigate’s health coaching program offers a unique blend of personalization, scalability, and technology integration:

• Individualized support: Coaches tailor plans to meet each employee’s unique challenges and goals.

• Expert guidance: Navigate’s coaches use evidence-based methodologies to drive results. With pharmacist-led condition care coaching, 90% of participants move out of the high-risk category—reducing healthcare costs, improving quality of life, and decreasing morbidity.

• Scalable solutions: Whether for a small team or an enterprise, the program adapts seamlessly.

• Digital accessibility: Virtual coaching sessions, mobile app integration, and on-demand resources ensure that support is always within reach.

Available Navigate Coaching programs: 

• Weight management coaching: Supports employees on their weight management journey, optimizing GLP-1 use or offering non-medication-based solutions to reduce healthcare costs while delivering personalized, engaging care.

• Condition management coaching: Provides pharmacist-led care that bridges gaps between primary care visits, focusing on behavioral support, nutrition, medication management education, and personalized programming, all in close collaboration with primary care providers.

• Lifestyle coaching: Promotes disease prevention and health maintenance through personalized awareness and education in managing stress, sleep, nutrition, activity, weight, life balance, and more, including targeted outreach to moderate-risk participants.

• Biometric screenings and wellbeing results review: Coaches empower with personalized guidance on biometric and HRA survey results, areas of need, and next best step they can take to improve their health and wellbeing to increase preventive actions that reduce long-term risks.

• Mental wellbeing coaching: Addresses the deeply intertwined nature of mental health and overall health with accessible, cost-effective solutions, including biometrics results review and personalized coaching for preventive care and mental wellbeing.

Case Study

A critical access hospital in Illinois faced a 140% spike in healthcare claims. With over 100 employees and $15M in revenue, they struggled with rising costs and high-risk employees.

The solution
Partnering with their account manager, they introduced Navigate’s biometric screenings, condition management, and lifestyle coaching.

The impact

• 40% reduction in claims costs over three years

• 32% decrease in high-risk participants

• High employee engagement

Quantifying the ROI of health coaching

Investing in health coaching translates directly into measurable business outcomes.

• Reduced absenteeism: Companies with wellness programs see a 25% reduction in sick leave.

• Increased productivity: Employees who engage in regular exercise and healthy eating are 25% more likely to excel in their roles.

• Lower healthcare costs: Research shows a 18–28% reduction in healthcare costs for organizations with robust wellness initiatives.

• Improved engagement: A focus on wellbeing boosts engagement levels by up to 60%, as reported by Gallup.

Ready to take the next step?

Health coaching isn’t just an initiative; it’s a commitment to your employees’ growth, health, and happiness. Navigate’s expert health coaches deliver personalized, scalable, and high-impact solutions that foster meaningful change in both employee health and organizational success. 

Let Navigate lead the way in transforming your workforce’s health journey, empowering your employees to thrive while delivering lasting value for your business.