http://www.company-wellness-programs.com Company Wellness Programs Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:13:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tying wellness activities into holiday themes is a strategy widely used to develop interest and participation. Notwithstanding, be aware that offering holiday activities in the workplace can develop issues. Your workplace may have policies and guidelines already in place about issues such as appropriate decorations themes, work time, etc. Make ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/wellness-program-ideas-holiday-activities/ National health observance campaigns can lighten workload and effort. A lot of of these well-developed observances have kits and materials which may either be downloaded for free or purchased inexpensively. Monthly health themes, week Iong events, and nationally recognized days of the year are also good ways to have fun ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/health-promotion-program-ideas-national-health-observances/ A lot of workers enjoy team related activities. These activities ordinarily take place on an employee's time away from work and participation is totally voluntary in nature. Even though the sports team is not part of an staff member's regular work duties, when the team or activity is associated with ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/wellness-program-ideas-sports-and-recreation/ Stress Management A lot of simple wellness activities and practices can help staff members understand the role stress plays in effecting health, safety, and productivity. It's necessary to help staff members understand simple stress management strategies for lowering stress levels. • Stress kit check out. Have stress management tools available for employee ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/health-promotion-programs-stress-management-and-mental-health/ Smoking Cessation Smoking cessation assistance is a worthwhile wellness activity. Smoking is usually a challenging habit to overcome. Company health promotion activities to support "smoke-free" living include - • Use American Lung Association resource. These include the Freedom From Use of tobacco group and/or video-tutorial. There is also a follow-up video ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/health-promotion-program-ideas-fighting-addictions/ Interest in increasing exercise ranks nearly as high as weight control in staff member interest and need. Ideas for increasing staff member awareness and participation in physical activities follow - • Fitness classes in the worksite -  On-Site exercise can be much more convenient for personnel. However, onsite classes require ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/health-promotion-program-ideas-increasing-fitness/ Employees usually enjoy sharing nutritional tips and trying new foods. Sponsor a "nutrition cook-off" and/or healthful potlucks. • Nutrition cook-off. Teams of workers set a menu in advance and bring in prepared foods for an official competition. A nutritionist from the health department or local hospital or community serves as the ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/health-promotion-program-ideas-nutrition/ Weight management is a major area of both staff member interest and need. Body Mass Index  is the clinical measure that indicates whether people  are in a healthful weight range or are overweight or obese.     The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of a person's overall height to their ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/health-promotion-program-ideas-weight-management/ Every workplace will have employees who'll not take part in offered employee wellness activities. But these same employees may  be following many healthy practices in their daily living. A good wellness program should give these individuals  credit and recognition for their good work. Recognition of healthful goal establishing and goal achievement ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/wellness-program-goals-and-recognition-programs/ Walking Club Walking clubs or "trekking" can either be done in real time (by scheduling walking groups), or clubs can be set it up so people  do their walking on their own and keep a shared log at work. After a certain number of miles or steps are logged, workforce are ... http://www.company-wellness-programs.com/wellness-program-ideas-volume-two/