Worksite Wellness ProgramsWorksite Wellness Programs

Many workers enjoy team related activities. These activities usually take place on an employee’s time away from work and participation is fully voluntary in nature. Even though the sports team is not part of an employee’s regular work duties, if the team or activity is associated with the company, the company might be held liable in the event of an employee injury. If the activity brings with it a risk of injury, it is significant to address the possible risk and liability concerns with the correct company department. Also consult with your organization’s workers’ compensation carrier and/or legal counsel.

• Develop summer softball or volleyball teams, a winter ski outing, fall and winter tobacco-free bowling teams, a spring golf tournament, summer walks, etc.
• Offer brochures and catalogs from area Parks and Recreation departments and county park businesses so employee can take advantage of community leagues, trips and offerings.
• Invite an official from one of the above businesses to speak at a company brown bag event, or invite an area Parks and Recreation instructor to support a demonstration of a new class offering.

Family Friendly Activities

Periodically offer activities which can be taken home and shared with the entire family. Ideas for these include:

• TV Free Week (usually in April): Develop a chart for the kids to use to record their TV-free participation.
• Offer a certificate to anyone who is TV-free for a week.
• If possible, offer a few prizes (but not video rental certificates, video games or other TV-related items) for related categories, such as less than 5 hours of TV, no video games for a week, etc.