| Wellness Program Items & Helpful Hints
Employees’ wellbeing is key to lowering
health-care costs and raising productivity. Here are idea for a new
wellness initiative.
The Big Kick-Off
First on the agenda will be the announcement at the company meeting. For
the big kick-off informing staff of the specific elements of the program,
you will make sure you have some relevant items to gear everyone up to
invest more in their health. Start with a journal in which people can keep
track of how they are doing with targeted goals, such as lowering blood
pressure and calorie intake, and getting more exercise. You want to be
sure employees are safe to and from work, too, so hand out a
first-aid/emergency kit they can keep in their cars. If you're beginning
the program with the New Year, provide a cold-and-flu-care kit so they can
“Survive the Season.”
Weight Loss
Every wellness program should include exercise and weight-loss incentives.
Perhaps you're setting up an onsite gym to use for free. Maybe the company
is having a Weight Watchers representative visit with employees. To help
them with their weight-loss routines, think of giving out items like jump
ropes, pedometers and water bottles to keep exercisers hydrated.
Smoking Cessation
Another important element should be help for people who want to quit
smoking. Give attendees of smoking cessation seminars dental-care kits to
maintain their new minty-fresh breath and portable mini oxygen canisters
for breaths of fresh air for their new clean lungs.
Milestone Prizes
Also have prizes on hand for milestones. A high quality, rolling
duffel bag would be great to take to the gym and would be a welcome gift
for people who lose 50 pounds or more. Those who quit smoking could
benefit from a stress relief product. Think of yourself as a lifesaver. We
think these ideas can get you off to a healthy start.
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