Hopefully you’ve done a biometric screening at your workplace (if not, please click here—for your own good!). If you’ve done a screening at work, you probably noticed that some of your employees were less than thrilled about it.

At any biometric screening, some people will be scared of needles or getting their fingers stuck. Some might be worried about the time spent at the screening, or even annoyed to be taking time out of their work day.

Most biometric screenings culminate in some type of aggregate wellness report indicating the health status of your workforce. That aggregate report can be so valuable for your company—if you use it right.

Unfortunately, not every company uses their aggregate report correctly. Some companies don’t use it at all. Other companies don’t even host biometric screenings because they’re convinced the data won’t help them or that it’s none of their business.

And that’s a huge missed opportunity.

Are you planning to host a biometric screening during the summer? If so, there are a few things you might want to be prepared for.

Each season offers its own unique challenges when it comes to hosting wellness events. In all honesty, though, there is no bad time for a biometric screening. It’s always a good idea to get the conversation about health started in your office.

Something things you might run into during the summer season…

Biometric screening events are an excellent preventative service for your employees. They’re designed to help your employees learn the status of their health so they know where they might make some changes. A screening is an excellent first step on the journey towards better health.

If your company is new to biometric screenings (or if you’re new to being in charge of your screenings), you might not know exactly what to expect. We know it can be a bit nerve-wracking to welcome a team of health professionals into your office, so we want to do everything we can to ease some of your uncertainty.

Employee privacy can be a very common barrier to corporate wellness participation. Many employees worry their health data won’t be safe when collected at the workplace. They also might worry that their health data could end up in their employers’ hands.

At most wellness events, the concerns employees have about privacy are addressed and the risk is minimized. If you work with a vendor for things like biometric screenings, there are probably certain safeguards in place to keep your employees’ health information safe.

As their employer, privacy is definitely something you need to focus on. It’s true at any wellness event. Any time health data is involved, privacy is important. Employee health data is very sensitive information. Different employees might value that information differently. So a high level of focus on privacy across the board is vital.

So you’ve done your biometric  screening event. You did the organization, recruitment and it was a success! A few weeks later, you received your aggregate results. But now what?

Good employees make calculated decisions. They take the time to analyze the details of any given situation and act accordingly. We’re guessing your workforce is full of these good employees.

One of the more complex wellness activities is a biometric screening. These screening events are an excellent tool for your employees and for your company. They can provide a baseline on which to build your wellness program. They can also be used to analyze your program’s progress.

Biometric screenings are one of the most interactive component in an employee wellness program. When done right they are a great opportunity to encourage healthier lifestyles. So it's important you make the most of that opportunity by hosting an awesome screening event. 

But we all know planning any large employee event, and especially a biometric screening event, can be stress inducing.

That’s why we’ve put together a guide of things to keep in mind as you plan your most successful biometric screening event yet. Be sure to check out the guide, share it with your wellness team, and put the ideas into action!

We talk about biometric screenings all the time, but we know it can get confusing—especially when big words like ‘biometric’ are involved.

What is a biometric screening?

To make it a bit more simple, a biometric screening is essentially a quick health exam. It’s used to offer insight into your employees' overall health. 

We strive for positivity in all of our health and wellness events. We want to give your employees an experience that’s inspiring, memorable and not at all scary.

There are a few main reasons we outright focus on positivity at our events.