Tying wellness activities into holiday themes is a strategy commonly used to develop interest and participation. Notwithstanding, be aware that offering holiday activities in the workplace can develop issues.
Your workplace may have policies and guidelines already in place about issues like appropriate decorations themes, work time, etc. Make certain to check with management regarding [...]
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National health observance campaigns can lighten workload and effort. Many of these well-developed observances have kits and materials which can either be downloaded for free or purchased inexpensively.
Monthly health themes, week Iong events, and nationally recognized days of the year are also good ways to have fun while participating in larger events. Health observances [...]
Many workers enjoy team related activities. These activities normally take place on an employee’s time away from work and participation is totally voluntary in nature.
Even though the sports team isn’t part of an employee’s regular work duties, when the team or activity is associated with the company, the company could be held liable in [...]
Stress Management
A lot of simple wellness activities and practices can help workers understand the role stress plays in effecting health, safety, and productivity. It’s necessary to help workers understand simple stress management strategies for decreasing stress levels.
• Stress kit check out. Have stress management tools available for worker use during a scheduled break time. Consider [...]
Tobacco use Cessation
Smoking cessation assistance is a worthwhile wellness activity. Smoking is often a challenging habit to overcome. Corporate wellness activities to support “smoke-free” living include –
• Use American Lung Association resource. These include the Freedom From Tobacco use group and/or video-tutorial. There’s also a follow-up video “A Lifetime of Freedom From Tobacco use”.
• [...]
Interest in increasing exercise ranks almost as high as weight control in employee interest and need. Ideas for increasing employee awareness and participation in physical activities follow –
• Fitness courses in the worksite – Onsite exercise may be much more convenient for workers. Notwithstanding, on-site courses require logistical planning and coordination with attention to [...]
Employees ordinarily enjoy sharing nutritional tips and trying new foods. Sponsor a “nutrition cook-off” and/or healthy potlucks.
• Nutrition cook-off. Teams of workers set a menu in advance and bring in prepared foods for an official competition. A nutritionist from the health department or local hospital or community serves as the judge.
Dishes and foods are [...]
Weight management is a major area of both worker interest and need. Body Mass Index is the clinical measure that indicates whether people are in a healthy weight range or are overweight or obese.
The Body Mass Index is a measure of a person’s overall height to their overall weight. Height and weight are measured [...]
Every workplace will have staff members who will not participate in offered corporate wellness activities. But these same staff members may be following many healthy practices in their daily living.
A good wellness program should give these individuals credit and recognition for their good work.
Recognition of healthy goal establishing and goal achievement is a good [...]
Walking Club
Walking clubs or “trekking” can either be done in real time (by scheduling walking groups), or clubs may be set it up so people do their walking on their own and keep a shared log at work.
After a certain number of miles or steps are logged, employees are eligible for membership into the [...]
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