Your Employees’ Good Health Is Your Company’s Better Economy

Your employees’ well being is the key to lowering your health-care costs and raising productivity.  Since the New Year is a time of new beginnings, lead the way to improved health practices among your entire staff. You contribute to their improved health and they contribute to your company’s earnings.

Program Kick-Off
First, kick off your “improve our health” initiative by informing your staff of the specific elements of the program.  Provide employees with a journal to keep track of their approach to targeted goals, such as lowering blood pressure, eating less calories, and getting more exercise. Make sure employees are safe on their way to and from work as well by handing out a first-aid/emergency kit they can keep in their cars. Since winter is upon us, include a cold-and-flu-care kit.

Weight Loss and Fitness
Every wellness program should include exercise and weight-loss incentives. To raise awareness of healthy weight and exercising, think of giveaway items like jump ropes, pedometers and water bottles.

Reward Achievement
Have prizes on hand for milestones. A high quality, rolling duffel bag would be a great item to take to the gym and a welcome gift for people who reach their fitness goals. Those who quit smoking could benefit from an upscale gift such as an MP3 player with a preloaded congratulatory message.  Think of yourself as a lifesaver by helping your employees get a healthy start on the new year.