Don’t let communication of your wellness program get lost in translation. Many employers still remain concerned about their employees and their well-being. Wellness programs like mobile chair massage, yoga, walking clubs and nutrition meetings are always helpful.
Here are the facts:
- 95% of large companies offer some sort of employee wellness program
- Only 60% of U.S. employees know about the wellness plan offered by their company
- Only about 40% of those who know about their employee wellness plan take advantage of it
- Four times as many employees are inspired to make healthy choices with a wellness program than without one
It is important to inspire personal wellness in the workplace. It not only draws in great employees but also helps those employees live up to their full work potential when they’re feeling their best. Here are some great ways to let your employees know about your wellness program…and encourage them to use it!
- Help them to understand what exactly it is that you offer. If they don’t know what it is, they won’t use it.
- Help them to understand how it will help them. Not only will it make them feel better; but it’ll also help them to cut back on present and future medical expenses.
- Offer financial incentives to those who best utilize your programs. Everyone is driven by money; enough said.
- Get rid of the medical terminology. Most people don’t know medical terms—and don’t really care about them. Keep it simple and explain why each benefit is important.
- Emphasize confidentiality. Health is a touchy subject for many; make being healthy as comfortable as possible.
- Start conversations about wellness all year. Don’t just focus on open enrollment times; keep the spirit of wellness alive all year long!
- Bring new and exciting programs such as mobile chair massage, nutritional counseling, chair yoga, etc. vs. the typical food platter which is often enjoyed and forgotten.
Let Massage Kneads help you implement your employee wellness program!
Contact Janet Constantino, CEO, at 410-989-3577 today to build a plan that your employees will LOVE with mobile chair massage!
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