Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry!
-Very merry for some of us…and for others it’s the season to reform!
This time of year we’re all thinking about the holidays, family gatherings and lots of great food!
When it comes to over indulging, the workplace can sometimes be the worst temptation!
Holiday parties, potluck dinners, heaping piles of cookies, pies and of course the beverage of your choice like eggnog! All adding extra calories to your daily intake!
Making this time of year the perfect time to start thinking about joining a gym, trying a new diet or improving your lifestyle in general.
*According to a survey by work-life services provider -Workplace Options, 73% of American workers would enroll in employer wellness programs to improve personal health if offered as an incentive.
BUT!
*Only 36% of respondents reported that they currently work for an employer that offers similar incentives.
*These studies have proven that employers will get a big return from these programs in the long run. Including reducing workplace absenteeism, medical costs and workers compensation costs by establishing workplace health promotional programs.
So, if your company is not enrolled in a program and you want to encourage your team to take advantage of these opportunities and work together to achieve a goal you could try talking to your employees or fellow co-workers and see if they would like to participate in a variety of ways.
A competitive weight loss challenge, separated by divisions or groups to where the “biggest loser” wins, a non-competitive company diet where each individual has their own goals, or everyone trying to stick with the same diet to try and increase not only healthy habits but team building as well.
Happy and Healthy Holidays Everyone!
*American Staffing Association (ASA)
*Workplace Options, Inc. Press Release www.workplaceoptions.com
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