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The right worksite wellness program can can reduce costs to employers and improve employee health and morale.
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Worksite wellness tips
Get moving
- Take a 15-minute walk on your break, or a long walk at lunch.
- Walk to a lunch spot instead of driving.
- Get co-workers to commit to walking with you every day.
- Look for indoor locations like a hallway or staircase when the weather outside is bad.
- Keep a pair of walking shoes at your desk.
- Check to see if your workplace has a gym or fitness room
- Skip the elevator and take the steps.
Eat to live
- Encourage your employer to install vending machines with healthy foods.
- Bring healthy snacks like fruit to work instead of eating from a vending machine.
- Drink water or sugar-free drinks instead of regular soft drinks.
Why worksite wellness works
- Half of all deaths in the United States are preventable — a potential savings of billions of dollars.
- Results show that healthy workers are more productive and handle stress better.
- Employees with just one chronic disease risk factor double healthcare costs compared to those with none.
Start Your Own Wellness Program
MSDH Resources
- Worksite Wellness Resources
Assessment tools, special programs, and more - Presentations
From recent and past conferences
Other Resources
- CDC Healthy Worksite Initiative
- Funding Opportunities for Work Force Health Promotion
- Wellness Program Sourcebook PDF
- The Business Case For Breastfeeding
Steps for creating a breastfeeding-friendly worksite
