15 Ways to Promote Workplace Wellness on a Budget
Good employee health has a positive effect on companies, from productivity to competitive recruitment. Find out how to implement wellness programs with any budget.
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Investing in employee health can make a big difference for your company and your team. Studies show that workplace wellness initiatives really do work. According to a study by Aflac, 61% of employees agree they’ve made healthier lifestyle choices because of a company wellness program.
Of course, when introducing new wellness programs to your organization, budget can be a concern. If you’re looking for ways to increase employee wellness without the price tag, we’ve got you covered.
Below, you’ll find 15 ideas to promote workplace wellness — nine of which are either low-cost or completely free.
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Why Workplace Wellness?
Implementing a wellness program for your office is a good idea for many reasons. Here are just a few of the positive effects of workplace wellness.
Keep Employee Health Costs Down
Healthier employees can generally lead to healthier paychecks for everyone in the company. The reason? When your employees are unhealthy, they tend to need more health services, which means you may need to provide more as an employer. Offering health incentive programs keeps those costs lower when you’re able to provide the plans that fit your team.
Increase Productivity
Exercise sharpens focus, increases mood and energy level, helping people to feel less stressed. Regular exercise can also help relax you, and even improve your sleep, which is often disrupted by stress and anxiety. All of these benefits can lead to improved employee health, higher productivity levels and a better work environment for everyone.
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Stay Competitive in the Talent Market
Millennials increasingly expect work perks that make a difference, like flexible schedules and office outings. In a candidate’s market, offering the benefits and perks that matter to prospective employees can help you compete for top talent.
Also on the millennials wish list? Workplace wellness options. Offering those types of perks may give your company an advantage in the recruiting process.
Strengthen Employee Engagement
According to a Gallup poll, engaged employees are less likely to have health problems. Actively disengaged employees have 2.17 unhealthy days per month, or days when health problems limited their activity, compared with 1.25 unhealthy days for engaged employees.
These findings demonstrate a clear link between a person’s engagement at work and their overall health. A couple ways to keep those employees engaged and healthy are through team building and physical activities.
Here are just a few ways you can improve employee health and wellness at your company for a net positive effect on your business and your team:
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