The international observance begins May 1 and is an ideal time for employers to continue promoting healthy lifestyle benefits.
Whether focusing on health is the norm in your workplace or your company is just starting out with wellness perks, companies of all sizes are encouraged to participate.
If you want to highlight your wellness programs, kick off a health campaign, or simply just have fun at work with health and fitness, this post is for you!
If you already have a workplace wellness program, Global Employee Health and Fitness Month (GEHFM) will complement what you have in place.
You already know wellness programs boost self-esteem, improve blood pressure, and increase stamina. Why not have an already-developed program do some of the heavy lifting for you?
The GEHFM website offers a ton of resources for you to use throughout the month. From interactive seminars to bi-weekly newsletters, you’ll have plenty of options to use throughout the month to encourage employee well-being. We also have easy ideas to try below, too.
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Below are a variety of ideas and activities worth exploring throughout the month. Keep it simple and organized and your workers will no doubt have fun!
No matter which activities you choose, keeping it lighthearted and fun will be the way to get the most excitement from participants. Health and fitness don’t have to be a boring topic or area of life!
The resources below vary and offer a wide range of information that can fit almost any time frame you have. Share them with your colleagues, network, and employees throughout the month.
Learn about the theory of active design and find out how to implement it in your workplace. Download here.
Your employees can work on teamwork and health at the same time with these six fitness and wellness challenges.
It’s a simple fact that most of us eat way more sugar than we should. Help your employees break their sugar habits with this four-week wellness challenge.
Get all the inside scoop on health and fitness from this 30-year health veteran who is also a National Association for Health and Fitness board member. She’ll offer a variety of workshops and lunch-and-learn events throughout the month. Sign up here.
Share this simple infographic from the National Institute on Aging to encourage your employees to exercise no matter their age.
This fun, simple challenge helps employees understand the importance of choosing real food.
Make your company picnic or summer event healthier and more fun with this toolkit.
We created the Water You Waiting For? Challenge to make staying hydrated a bit easier for your employees. Download here.
Learn about the health benefits of physical activity throughout this site. You’ll also find resources like exercise logs and planners to help keep you on track for your fitness goals.
Use this month’s observance to remind your employees of the importance of staying physically active to maintain their health. It’s one of the easiest ways to prevent chronic health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health concerns.
To keep your workplace wellness program participation high, continue to solicit feedback from your team about what matters to them. Your audience will only be engaged if the content and resources you provide are essential to them.
All year, consider ways to bring health and fitness programs, resources, and campaigns into the workplace in a refreshing way.
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