What are three simple ways to begin an staff member wellness program?

When companies hear “health promotion program” what they often really hear is “big expense.” However, this doesn’t have to be the case at all. Staff Member health promotion programs may be low cost and implemented on even the smallest budgets.

One great way to promote wellness in the work place is to offer flu shots at work. Hiring a licensed agency to come into your business and administer flu shots to workforce wishing to receive one for no or little cost, is a good way to promote wellness.

Not only will you be offering a benefit to your staff members, but you will be decling the number of illnesses throughout the office during flu season.

Another way to promote employee wellness is to plan a walk-a-thon. Companys can encourage their employees to sign up to walk a certain number of miles on a specific day instead of working.

To make this even more beneficial, employees can seek out sponsors for the walk-a-thon and donate the money gathered to a local charity. This is a great way to give back to the community while encouraging exercise and team building.

Many studies have shown the benefits of mind/body workouts such as Pilates and yoga. They have been proven to reduce stress, improve health and provide a great workout at the same time. Many corporation are seeing the advantage to offering these mind/body workouts in the worksite.

Offering a fitness program such as yoga at lunchtime is an great company health promotion option for corporations on a budget. They not only increase morale, but help employees refocus for the rest of the workday.

These are just three of the many ways corporations can start employee health promotion programs. These health promotion programs don’t have to be extravagant or expensive. Taking just a few baby steps toward company health promotion can go a long way.