An effective overall office wellness program goes beyond checking blood pressure and office exercise to fight work-related illnesses or weight gain. Let’s take a holistic look at making an experience-driven employee office wellness program that’s right for your office.
Office Wellness and the Ambiance
Provide value to your employees in the same way that you offer value to potential customers and existing customers. Look at the overall atmosphere in the office and find ways to make large or small improvements. Provide an espresso bar and baskets in a break area filled with healthy snacks like granola, fresh fruits and vegetables. Natural lighting has been proven to boost morale and is a desirable perk. Maximize the flow of outdoor light and green up spaces using indoor plants. In our tech-heavy world, a connection to nature becomes more important than ever for an overall sense of well-being. Bottom line: create a satisfying and nurturing experience that your employees will love.
Office Wellness and Workspaces
Give employees the freedom to work where they’re most comfortable, or to stay put in one place. An office design should bring out the best in people so they can be as productive as possible. Structure and habit work well for some while other staff may like more of a free-range office concept. There are now a huge variety of desks and chairs that are available to meet a variety of needs. It’s possible to have assigned workstations and more flexible areas where someone can move to and work. Don’t require someone to sit in one place and work on coding or do market research. If they’re achieving what they need to do, and they have the furnishings to support their work then let them take responsibility for their outcomes. All in all, provide an atmosphere that keeps stress to a minimum and rewards quality.
Creative an Office Wellness Program
Find ways to integrate wellness into daily work. Do postings on an attractive cubicle partition or architectural wall that encourage fitness and good health.
Food is a major ingredient in a person’s approach to wellness.
- Post recipes of easy-to-make salads.
- Arrange employee discounts with local stores on produce and organic lunches.
Exercise is another key to staying healthy.
- Set aside an area that’s no more than 8 feet by 10 feet and have an exercise ball and free weights.
- Install a treadmill.
- Post pictures of favorite walks and hikes that employees like to take.
- Bring in a personal trainer once a week to give ideas and answer questions on topics like staying in shape despite a busy lifestyle.
You’ll see that an investment in a holistic office wellness program will yield to a payoff that will translate to a healthier, happier and more productive company.
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