How Can You Build a Corporate Wellness Program?

Meetings, seminars, workshops, and so on!! There are many such ways to instill healthy habits in your employees. You call health experts from reputable institutions for the sessions. Sometimes, you dedicate a whole day to the health of your employees without being concerned about your work and productivity. But, does this work? Do your employees keep the lessons taught in these sessions forever in their minds and follow them strictly? It’s doubtful. 

Your employees aren’t students who have to give exams to go ahead. So, they rarely pay attention in these sessions. The truth is the sessions are just another hour of a break for them. 

The health of your employees is very important for better productivity in your business. If your employees are healthy, they will give their best and make sure the business flourishes. But, this won’t be possible by organizing meetings, seminars, and workshops. You should build a corporate wellness program and implement it in your business now and forever. 

Things to do:

Add a filtration system– You might be thinking about what’s new in this. Every business has a filtration system to fulfill the water drinking requirements of the employees. But, the difference is many companies keep a filtration system just as a formality. Some companies just have a small filter that doesn’t provide a water supply. This prevents employees from drinking water. 

You need to understand that staying hydrated boosts the mood as well as increases energy and concentration levels. Make sure there is an endless supply of water in your office. 

Get a food vending machine– Only water won’t work for the wellness of your employees. They need food too for energy and perfectly balanced minds. So, arrange for delicious and nutritious food for your employees whenever they want. And it can only be possible if the food is fresh.

We know you cannot cook and serve them. So, install a food vending machine in the break room. Your food vending machine should have plenty of options for the employees. If the options are limited, the employees will look for alternatives and end up eating junk. 

According to us, you should keep fresh fruits, salads, and other healthy options in the food vending machine. 

Mark the healthy snacks– When people are hungry and don’t have enough time, they don’t think much about healthy and unhealthy snacks. Also, they don’t even try to find them. They eat whatever they get to control their hunger. 

To avoid the wrong pick in hunger, you should label the healthy items in your food vending machines. Labeling will prevent any guesswork and your employees will know what and what not to eat. 

Offer affordable options– Sometimes, even a food vending machine with healthy snacks doesn’t work as expected because of the cost. Many companies charge high prices for the service they offer. They take it as a mode of revenue. 

This step of yours might backfire. You should offer affordable snack options to your employees. If the service is costly, pay a percentage of it from your pocket. Your small investment will help your employees stay healthy and your company grow. 

Lastly, motivate your employees to use the service and stay hydrated always. Your words will leave a major impact along with your service. Also, take feedback from your employees and make changes accordingly in your corporate wellness program.