Businesses of all sizes rely on
their employees to complete important tasks every day. This means that one key
to success is ensuring that each employee is as productive as possible. One way
to increase productivity is to make sure that everyone in the office is as
healthy as possible. A healthy employee means that less time is spent at home
recovering from illnesses, which cuts down on sick days and also indirectly
reduces health care costs paid by you. Good heath means increased energy as
well and a better ability to focus. Fortunately, there are several things that
you can do as an employer help ensure that your employees are as healthy as
possible.
Offer a wellness program at work that your employees can use whenever they
wish. A wellness program involves gym memberships and education on good
nutrition. You can offer to pay all or part of the costs of this wellness
program to make it more enticing. Also, consider extending lunch hours as an
incentive for those who want to go to the gym during the day. You might
consider offering some type of rewards program for employees who set and
achieve various fitness and wellness goals.
Of course, you should also set a good example of a healthy lifestyle for the
employees in your office. This could mean joining a gym and eating healthy
foods at work. By setting a good example, your employees will be far more likely
to follow a similar plan themselves.
Finally, create a healthy culture in your office. You might arrange for healthy
snacks, lunch items and drinks to be available in the office, as opposed to
only sodas and junk food. Work with food venders who will bring in fresh fruits
and vegetables every day. You can even set up a small gym for employees at your
office, or set up walking teams who walk outdoors for 30 minutes at some point
during the work day. Asking for employee input can help you come up with additional
ideas. Your options are limited only by your imagination!