Health & Wellness is important year-round; however if your staff members haven’t gotten on the Health & Wellness bandwagon, then now is the perfect time to get them there.

Summer is an ideal season to get back into shape and improve overall Health & Wellness. The weather is beautiful, staff members can get outside and they are motivated by the thought of having to wear clothes with less coverage.  Fitness, or lack of fitness, is apparent in the summer.

Health & Wellness in the Summer has Advantages

There are many advantages to starting a Company Health & Wellness Initiative in the summer.  Employees are more likely to get outside and walk or participate in group activities during the summer than they are in the cooler months of the fall and winter.  The summer months are also a great time to establish a Health & Wellness challenge with your staff members and celebrate the completion of the challenge with a participant picnic or cookout.  Finally, it always seems easier to eat healthy during the summer with all the fresh vegetables and fruits that are available during this time.

Company Health & Wellness Initiative Kick-off

We recommend following these steps to getting a Company Health & Wellness Initiative started in your office.

Pick a wellness coordinator for the Company Health & Wellness Initiative who is willing and able to see it through.
Make sure that you have the support of the corporate leadership.
Formulate a Health & Wellness committee of leaders
Perform an Employee Health Promotion survey to uncover the obstacles and goals of your Company Health & Wellness Initiative
Establish a good starting point through health risk assessments
Build the Company Health & Wellness Initiative that fits your goals
Constantly analyze the Company Health & Wellness Initiative and make improvements and adjustments as needed

Company Health & Wellness Initiatives offers Benefits

Remember to stress to staff members that the Company Health & Wellness Initiative is for them.  Company Health & Wellness Initiatives have been found to prevent obesity, cancer, heart disease and hypertension.  Taking part in in a Company Health & Wellness Initiative that offers all that should be an easy decision for the corporation and for the staff members.