When employees are well, companies do well.
And considering that worker injuries and illnesses cost U.S. employers $225.8 billion each year — that’s about $1,685 per employee — keeping your workforce healthy is critical to a healthy business.
Luckily, there’s a way to stop that.
As a company, encouraging employee wellness through a variety of workplace initiatives can help employees feel and actually be healthier overall. Promoting lifestyle changes that are sustainable and feel doable is the key.
Employee wellness programs can include:
- Workshops
- Activities
- Health benefits
- Free printable resources
Knowledge is power, too. The more information you give your employees in an easy-to-digest format, the more likely they’ll retain it and use it. The first start, though, is encouraging them in the workplace to make healthier habits that they’ll hopefully bring home.
Here we share seven easy ways to promote employee wellness in your workplace: