Posted by Health Wellness | Posted in Health And Wellness In The Workplace | Posted on 12-11-2008
Wellness During the Summer Time
Wellness is important all year long; however if your workers haven’t gotten on the Wellness bandwagon, then now is the perfect time to get them there.
Summer Time is an ideal time of year to get back into shape and improve overall Wellness. The weather is beautiful, workers 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 Time has Advantages
There are many advantages to beginning a Workplace Health and Wellness Plan in the Summer Time. 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. Summer is also a great time to start a Wellness challenge with your workers 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.
Workplace Health and Wellness Plan Kick-off
We recommend following these steps when starting a Workplace Health and Wellness Plan in your office.
Pick a coordinator for the Workplace Health and Wellness Plan who is willing and able to see it through.
Ensure that you have the support of corporate leadership.
Establish a Wellness committee
Use a Workplace Health and Wellness Plan survey to uncover the obstacles and goals of your Workplace Health and Wellness Plan
Provide Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
Analyze the Workplace Health and Wellness Plan and changes as needed
Remember to stress that the Workplace Health and Wellness Plan is for the employees. Workplace Wellness Initiatives have been found to prevent obesity, cancer, heart disease and hypertension. participating in a Workplace Health and Wellness Plan that provides all that should be an easy decision for the corporation and for the workers.