The Partnership for Prevention was formed to encourage Fortune 1000 corporations to consider making workforce health a CEO issue and adopt strategies to promote avoidance and wellness.
After a few years of double-digit rate increases for medical insurance, businesses are realizing that among the best ways to slow the cost increases is to have employees [...]
A listing of potential wellness topics and ideas not previously mentioned follows. Take some time to “think tank and brainstorm” new ideas with your own internal worker Wellness Committee.
Nutrition Category
• Low-fat campaign/food groups
• Team salad bars
• Vending machine changes
• Diet analysis by a nutritionist
• Produce on parade
• Consuming disorder support group
• Restaurant education
Exercise/Exercise Category
• “Elevoiders” [...]
Other departments within an organization will likely focus on related areas of worker safety and injury prevention. Wellness activities are a natural partner to many other HR, worker motivation, and safety programs.
Body mechanics, ergonomics, and safe working practices are three areas which may be coordinated together.
• Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains – This injury [...]
Tying wellness activities into holiday themes is a strategy commonly used to develop interest and participation. Nevertheless, be aware that offering holiday activities in the workplace can develop issues.
Your workplace may have policies and guidelines already in place about issues such as appropriate decorations themes, work time, etc. Make certain to check with management [...]
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 bigger events. Health observances [...]
A lot of workers enjoy team related activities. These activities generally 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, if the team or activity is associated with the business, the business could be held [...]
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 reducing stress levels.
• Stress kit check out. Have stress management tools available for worker use during a scheduled break time. Consider [...]
Tobacco use Cessation
Use of tobacco cessation assistance is a worthwhile wellness activity. Use of tobacco is often a difficult habit to overcome. Corporate wellness activities to support “smoke-free” living include –
• Use American Lung Association resource. These include the Freedom From Smoking group and/or video-tutorial. There’s also a follow-up video “A Lifetime of Freedom [...]
Interest in increasing exercise ranks almost as high as weight management in employee interest and need. Ideas for increasing employee awareness and participation in physical activities follow –
• Fitness classes in the worksite – Onsite exercise can be much more convenient for employees. Nevertheless, onsite classes require logistical planning and coordination with attention to [...]
Employees normally enjoy sharing nutritional tips and attempting 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 [...]
Corporate Wellness Programs