Many corporations recognize the need for a robust strategy to help their workforce be the best they can be.
They also know that successful and sustainable health promotion programs are much more than a few “lunch and learn” programs.
Your health promotion program ought to include a broad range of key elements, including –
• A [...]

Just how does physical activity fit into a full-time worker’s busy schedule? Frequently, it doesn’t.
One possible solution to this challenge is to make physical activity a part of the work day. Obviously, being active at work is beneficial for workers.
But businesss also benefit from having fit, energetic and healthful workforce who are more productive.
The [...]

We all know that physical activity is an important part of health and well-being. But sometimes it’s hard to find time for physical activity.
Lack of time is the number one barrier that individuals  say prevents them from participating in physical activity on a regular basis.
The good news is that even short sessions of exercise [...]

• Commit to workplace physical activity in policy statements and commit funding to physical activity programs.
• Obviously communicating the benefits of being physically active during the workday reinforces the company’s commitment to helping all personnel be active.
Use meetings, bulletin boards, newsletters and e-mail to reach as many workforce as possible at least once a [...]

• Make certain that your building’s stairwells are clean, attractive and safe, and post signs encouraging employees to use the stairs.
• Start a wellness newsletter or intranet.
• Promote the Activity Tracker and encourage staff to track their exercise every week.
• be creative, and make the most of the workspace you have. for  instance, mark off [...]

• Organize a launch event to develop excitement about upcoming activities and to develop a social climate that establishes being active as the norm.
• Organize and promote monthly or bi-monthly business events that are fun and active, e.g., picnics with physical games, staff tournaments and dragon boat racing.
Make certain to encourage families to join [...]

There is no single right way to approach health promotion programs but winning health promotion programs share common success factors. These include commitment from management, staff member involvement, adequate resources, and a policy concerning health that goes hand in hand with the corporation’s mission, vision and values.
Wellness Program –  A Range of Approaches
While the goal [...]

Precisely how does it feel to walk into your workplace? Do individuals  look happy? is the place well lit and cheerful? Do you feel welcome, wanted and energized? Or do you feel a gloom come over you, and count the hours until you can leave?
The influence of the worksite environment on the wellness of [...]

These are fun and easy events that can be done within your corporation to motivate healthy behaviors during a contest or during other times.  The goal is to encourage worker participation. Some examples –  
• Develop a sub-committee of enthusiastic staff who will help promote the fitness program by offering ideas, suggestions and encouragement to [...]

These are short informational “Health Tips” in an e-mail format on many different health-related topics. You can appoint someone within your organization to find specific topics on the Internet from sites that are in the public domain or topics can be purchased from businesses.
Some licensed sources include –
• Hope Health
• Sound Ideas, Inc.
• [...]