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With health costs skyrocketing, there is considerable interest in employee\u00a0wellness\u00a0programs to change health outcomes and reduce costs. However, owners and office managers have concerns about the effectiveness and financial benefits of such programs. They may wonder if they are\u00a0worth the investment\u00a0(they are!) and the best course of action to take to ensure successful returns. Of course the benefits of wellbeing and a positive company culture are also key factors to making any business work.<\/p>\n

In designing your own employee health and wellness program, it\u2019s vital to understand…<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. the potential benefits of employee wellness<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. what makes those benefits more likely and<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. the importance of creative employee & workplace wellness ideas to hit your goals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Employees Are Healthier<\/b><\/h2>\n

    One comprehensive\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0found that for every dollar a business spends on health care and wellness programs, their medical costs reduce by over three dollars. In other words, employees involved in wellness programs are healthier and don\u2019t have to visit the doctor as often. This means better employee engagement thanks to fewer sick days. Employees are less likely to call in sick which reduces absenteeism costs by just under three dollars for every dollar spent on wellness programs. \u00a0This not only saves money, but a healthy workplace can increase productivity overall too.<\/p>\n

    Employees Are More Productive<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The other main benefit to these types of programs is that employees become more productive in their work environment. This could be because people who exercise on a regular basis have improved cognition, are able to remember things better, and they have a greater ability to focus.\u00a0One study<\/a>\u00a0found that their employee wellness program participants increased productivity by an average of over 10 hours annually and saved nearly $350 in productivity costs for each employee when compared to those who didn\u2019t participate. So, once you decide to have a program, the primary objective should be increasing involvement among all employees to gain the most benefit. This also helps with team building as the staff are together more often, and in many cases exercise and sport incentives can be offered to company employees.<\/p>\n

    Incentives Increase Participation<\/b><\/h2>\n

    One of the ways employers gain buy-in or engagement from their employees is to use incentives. When employers use\u00a0incentives<\/a>, participation rates increase significantly. Programs without incentives can expect about 20% of employees to participate, while those offering incentives can obtain from 40% up to\u00a052% participation<\/a>. So, it\u2019s certainly worthwhile to spend some time thinking about the incentives you can offer to get your employees involved.<\/p>\n

    To help you begin, here are several employee wellness ideas you can use to get your workplace active and engaged in health.<\/p>\n

    Healthy Snacks<\/b><\/h2>\n

    This one might bring some groans through the office halls, but once you create the right environment for workplace health, the positive results will follow. Consider swapping soda vending machines for healthier drinks like flavored seltzers\u2026 or at least offering healthier choices in addition to your normal refreshment and food option lineup. Order some\u00a0koozies\u00a0or custom\u00a0water bottles<\/a>\u00a0keep beverages cold at their desks.<\/p>\n

    Make sure to promote water above everything else. This means providing access to clean, cool water that is easily accessible. Offer hot water for making herbal teas for breakfast. Give away custom\u00a0insulated thermoses or mugs<\/a>\u00a0with healthy motivational sayings as rewards for making positive choices that promote\u00a0workplace wellness.<\/p>\n

    To get through a long afternoon, instead of candy bars and high sugar snacks, offer fresh fruits and vegetables, granola, or nuts. Make it easy for employees to bring healthy choices from home, too. Giving out free\u00a0totes\u00a0that can go from the farmer\u2019s market or produce section to their desks can help make it easier and encourage team members to take a break to visit the farmer\u2019s market or fruit stand for healthy food options.<\/p>\n

    Exercise Options<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Especially if you have employees who spend a lot of time either sitting or standing in one place all day, providing exercise breaks throughout the day is critical in avoiding potential health problems. Even just a few minutes to stop, move around, and stretch reduces the sedentary risks to health. Build some dedicated time into the workday to remind workers that their health is a priority.<\/p>\n

    It would be ideal if every business could outfit a full gym onsite, but that isn\u2019t always possible. You can purchase or reimburse for gym memberships or offer some smaller-scale options such as yoga classes.<\/p>\n

    Yoga balls for offices and cubicles are easy for quick exercises or to use as desk chairs throughout the day.\u00a0Exercise stretch bands<\/a>,\u00a0stress balls, under-the-desk mini cycles or pedal exercisers, and small hand weights are good items to give as rewards or incentives for meeting certain goals.<\/p>\n

    Make it Fun and Take Time to Take it Easy<\/b><\/h2>\n

    More than anything, make the changes and activities you want to implement fun. Get some employee leaders involved and create teams for friendly competition and team building days. Ring bells, give out stickers, or toss\u00a0custom t-shirts\u00a0(think concerts and games but without the t-shirt launcher!) when you see someone making healthy choices. Have a board to track successes and reference the wellness program in newsletters, emails, on conference calls, and other communications every week. Organize a company walk for a favorite charity or have meetups at a local park for group fitness. \u00a0Have a break-room that employees can de-stress with.<\/p>\n

    Once you and your team start thinking about employee wellness, ideas for making positive changes should flow not only from the top down, but also from the bottom up. Allow everyone to be involved and to take ownership. The main keys are to get the ball rolling by choosing a start date, getting input, building momentum, and setting the example. This benefits the business and employee with lower health care costs, cheaper health insurance overall, and as any positive office dynamic can attest to, happier employees equal a lower employee turnover and even helps when it comes to making new hires.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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