Keeping employees happy and healthy means having a robust wellness program. But that doesn’t mean just offering a gym membership and calling it a day. We interviewed HR experts from various companies and business sectors to hear what works best in their companies. We’ve compiled a few essential corporate wellness ideas.
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Corporate Wellness Ideas: 3 Key Areas of Wellness to Keep Employees Healthy
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1. Physical Wellness at Work
The gold standard for a corporate wellness program is something that addresses the physical health and wellness of your employees.
That could mean offering a free or discounted gym membership, organizing a walking group at lunch times, or bringing in a nutritionist to help employees reach and maintain optimum health.
In-office massage programs also provide a wellness service that can reduce injuries or muscle knots, and can also speed up recovery from an old injury.
Related: 6 Corporate Wellness Program Ideas to Take You Beyond the Gym
2. Mental Health Support at Work
Through the use of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), more companies are offering a variety of mental health services to their employees.
Usana Health Sciences has seen success with their employee stress management program, which includes a big emphasis on mental and emotional health. They offer employees a 6-week stress management program, comprised of a lecture series and stress management techniques.
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3. Financial Wellness Services for Employees
In addition to mental and physical wellness, companies can offer employees resources in financial wellness too. Since so much stress can come from financial issues, offering financial services and support can go a long way to keeping employees happy.
Some common financial wellness services include understanding investments, how to maximize their 401(k), and planning for retirement.
Related: The New Employee Stress Relief: Financial Wellness Programs at Work
