Posted by Worksite Wellness | Posted in worksite wellness programs | Posted on 29-11-2008
Wellness During the Summer
Wellness is important all year long; however if your employees haven’t gotten on the Wellness bandwagon, then now is the perfect time to get them there.
Summer is an ideal season to get back into shape and improve overall Wellness. The weather is beautiful, employees can get outside and they are motivated by the thought of having to wear clothes with less coverage. Fitness, or lack of physical fitness, is apparent in the summer.
Wellness in the Summer has Advantages
There are many advantages to beginning a Worksite Wellness Program in the Summer. Employees are more likely to get outside and walk or participate in group activities during the summer than they are in the cooler months of the fall and winter. The summer months are also a great time to establish a Wellness challenge with your employees and celebrate the completion of the challenge with a participant picnic or cookout. Finally, it always seems easier to eat healthy during the summer with all the fresh vegetables and fruits that are available during this time.
Worksite Wellness Program Kick-off
We recommend following these steps when starting a Worksite Wellness Program in your office.
Pick a wellness coordinator for the Worksite Wellness Program who is willing and able to see it through.
Ensure that you have the support of corporate leadership.
Create a Wellness committee
Make use of a Worksite Wellness Program survey to uncover the obstacles and goals of your Worksite Wellness Program
Provide Health risk assessments
Analyze the Worksite Wellness Program and changes as needed
Remember to stress that the Worksite Wellness Program is for the employees. Worksite Wellness Programs have been found to prevent obesity, cancer, heart disease and hypertension. taking part in in a Worksite Wellness Program that offers all that should be an easy decision for the corporation and for the employees.