According to Harvard Business Review, employee wellness programs that focus on a disease-management element can generate $136 per program participant, per month. Additional research indicates that medical and healthcare-related costs may account for 50 percent (or more) of company expenditures per year. So, when it comes to the cost of wellness programs versus cost savings—especially…
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There’s something invigorating about the fall season—the foliage exhibits its colorful splendor, the air becomes crisp, and the anticipation of a new year begins. What better way to revive your wellness goals than by implementing fall fitness challenge ideas inline with the new season? To help maintain the enthusiasm for wellness in the workplace, implement…
Employers seeking to inspire wellness in the workplace should consider hosting a health fair to create an atmosphere of encouragement, support, and excitement. At Wellworks For You, we specialize in ideas for health fairs that will encourage employees to take ownership of their health. In addition, these health fairs cultivate environments of wellness integrity and…
Employees must eat! What better way to feed the bellies and minds of employees than with a corporate lunch and learn? With tightly-packed work days, employees often appreciate a discussion on wellness awareness during a free lunch hour. Corporate lunch and learns are a strategic avenue to excite and motivate a work culture in subscribing…
With fall comes changing leaves and crisp air. Then, when the holidays roll around, there is plenty of turkey and all of the fixings. To help keep the pleasures of fall in balance, add a few fun fall fitness ideas to the mix. Instead of partaking in pies of plenty, how about attempting piling on…
Oh no! Not another lecture on holiday diet tips. Is one glass of champagne and a slice of pie really going to do damage to your health? One glass, one slice—no, but what about all the single servings spread over a half dozen holiday parties? Will these foods and drinks disrupt your health routine? Don’t…
According to research, Americans aren’t meeting optimum dietary requirements. As people exceed the recommended guidelines for sugar, saturated fats, and sodium, they end up consuming less than the suggested amounts of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and healthy oils. In addition to not eating the right kinds of food, studies further demonstrate that snacking is responsible for…
One of the major keys to staying motivated with working out is to mix things up. To remain engaged and challenge your body, it can be helpful to incorporate several different types of fitness exercises and routines. It may take time to figure out which best full body workout responds best with your body type,…
A recent study demonstrated that after an introduction to pedometers, previously inactive individuals increased their activity levels by 2,500 steps per day. Because employers are becoming more aware of the advantages of encouraging the healthy habits of employees, workplace pedometer programs are on the rise. At Wellworks For You, we routinely help companies of all…
Despite increased awareness of the risks of smoking, a recent study revealed that almost 20% of adult employees smoke during work hours. Why do they smoke? Nicotine can produce a calming or pleasant effect that many claim, “calm the nerves.” Others may say that smoking helps to keep them awake during work. No matter the…
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