3 Tips For A Healthier Workplace
Johnson & Johnson has one. So does Chick Fil-A. Indeed, practically every company in America has an employee wellness program in place, but how many actually measure the program's effectiveness? Fewe  r than one quarter, according to a recent study by Buck Consultants. According to the study, 77% of employers in the U.S. offer at least one program to keep employees healthy (think free gym memberships and incentives to stop smoking), but only 23% actually measure the outcomes of those programs.
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Tip 1: Design a Program
Companies that are looking to wellness programs to reduce insurance premiums and absenteeism need to design programs that can be more specifically tied to those goals, Atkinson says. As an example, when Redstone Presbyterian Care, a health-care facility with more than 400 employees, was hit with a 44% increase in health-insurance premiums, it realized it needed to do something - fast. "We weren't paying attention to what was going on around us," says Jim Hodge, vice president of human resources. Specifically, employee obesity, tobacco use, high blood pressure and other health risks were causing the company's premiums to skyrocket.
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Tip 2: Offer Incentives
Most employees won't be eager to stop smoking or lose weight without a little nudge, say wellness experts. Indeed, 56% of companies in the U.S. offer incentives like gifts, merchandise, or reduced insurance costs, for participating in wellness programs. How to find the right incentives for your group?
That depends on how big of a change you're asking employees to make, says Rich Allen, vice president of group benefits and risk analysis for Cooper Corporate Solutions. "If you're looking at wellness as a fun thing for employees to do, small incentives such as logoed pedometers, yoga mats, T-shirts and athletic gear will do the trick," Allen says. "If your objective is to change costs and risk factors for employees, you have to be much more aggressive in the incentives you offer."
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Companies creating wellness programs to improve the work environment should Make no mistake: There are real benefits to be had by setting up an employee wellness program, and appropriately rewarding employees for their participation. Here are some tips to make sure you're getting the most out of yours, and rewarding employees ap propriately for participating.
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Make no mistake: There are real benefits to be had by setting up an employee wellness program, and appropriately rewarding employees for their participation. Here are some tips to make sure you're getting the most out of yours, and rewarding employees appropriately for participating.
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Encourage your employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Help them by giving incentives that will make it easy for them prepare meals for work and at home. Contact your distributor partner for these products and for all your promotional needs..
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*** Marketing Calendar ***
With the end of season holidays so on to be upon us - Hanukkah 6-12, Christmas 25, Kwanzaa 26-January 1 - it might seem that those are the only occasions worth basing a promotion around. But there are other fun things to promote this November or December and doing so may actually help your company stand out from the crowd. Here are some ideas:
November 2015
For many schools, promotional merchandise supports year-round fundraising efforts. In addition to pencils and pens that showcase school spirit, Mvoss Creation offers fun, unique items that celebrate all the November education awareness events.
December 2014
No matter how your company chooses to celebrate this holiday season, Mvoss Creation offers affordable and unique promotional gifts that communicate the right message about your brand...
Continue reading "December Events"
It's Bingo Birthday Month which is dedicated to the game that was invented in 1929 and played in many church basements for decades. Run a tournament for clients and employees in conjunction with a traditional holiday event. December is also National Write a Business Plan Month. Hold strate
gic and vision planning meeting with staff members and provide them with great logoed desk accessories as a thank-you for participating.
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Promotional calendars give brands additional exposure every time someone checks the date, extends a deadline and notes a vacation. They're used as reference points nearly every day and can be inexpensive and fully customized to target very specific audiences. Custom calendars are used in homes nearly as much as offices, and Mvoss Creation has many options to fit both needs. From oversized desk calendars to portable pocket planners, there are many cost-effective options that clients will love.
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