Workplace Health Ideas

It’s no secret that healthy workers are productive workers. Employees who hold healthier lifestyles are more likely to have greater productivity, less absenteeism, and greater long term health. Wellness programs help promote overall healthy habits that will prevent and lower the risk of other serious health conditions. There are many ways to increase your employee’s health, whether it’s through incentives at the workplace, products that make their workstation more compatible, or providing services like nutritionists to them. Although implementing a wellness program may be scary to some employers’ bottom line, research has shown that an effective wellness program is a cost effective solution for productivity. To promote a healthier lifestyle at your workplace, take these effective tips into consideration:

Workout incentives
Providing workout incentives to your employees gives them an opportunity to escape from the day-to-day grind and release essential energy. Providing workout incentives doesn’t have to be as costly as providing all employees with a gym membership, but it can be as simple as promoting a lunchtime walking hour, encouraging the office to use the stairs, or offering discounts at local clubs. Giving your employees these options will increase their desire to workout, improve their overall health, and redirect their extra energy.

Healthy Snacks
Everyone knows that during a stressful day at the office, the easiest way to curve your appetite is to grab whatever is at hand. However, more often than not, the food available in offices doesn’t carry the highest nutritional value. As an employer, it’s important to replace soda and crackers with food that actually has nutritional value like water, milk, fruit, and other healthy options. Stocking your office with healthy food options will give your employees more avenues to feed their body beneficial nutrients.

Be Aware of Mental Health
Working in a stressful environment not only manifests itself in your physical body, but it also can manifest and affect your mental health. To make sure your body is functioning at its highest level, it’s important to be aware of your mental state. Research has shown that unmanaged stress is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep trouble. As an employer, it’s important to encourage your employees to participate in ways that reduce stress, such as taking periodical breaks, chatting with friends, or stepping outside.

A healthy lifestyle shouldn’t stop the second you walk into your office doors. It’s important to be aware of your work’s surroundings and stay aware of your current health. For more information on our well-developed workplace health programs, contact E3 Consulting Corporation today!