Company Wellness Benefits
It is a misnomer that company wellness is a program that only suits medium to large sized companies. I have seen many small and growing companies utilize company culture that focuses on their employees well being and sense that their company cares not only about the bottom line but their most important asset: people.
The thing about a wellness program is that it’s not as daunting as it may seem to initiate and sustain one. Get help from a specialist who will provide the guidance towards putting together the program that aims at health across the company. This will help reduce work related injuries and keep workers happy.
Building a well-functioning wellness program means starting with prevention. The number one cause of injuries in the workplace are ergonomic in nature. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are cumulative in nature as they have a progression of cyclic stress on the body. To break the cycle, the risk factors for ergonomic injury need to be broken. Interventions involving a workstation assessment, equipment, and furniture are just examples of ways to improve the workstation ergonomics.
Ergonomics is just one piece of the puzzle towards wellness. The second is encouraging a variety of activities including fitness, possibly yoga, cycling, etc. These are improve the body’s resistance to overloading and improve circulation and recovery.
Stretching is another key. It unlocks the ability to battle physical stress from tight muscles and connective tissue as well as mental stress. As muscles are placed into a static position for a prolonged period, they get tight and can incur a strain. Loose muscles also help blood move through the body as well. This in combination with drinking plenty of water, helps fight the risk of a MSD. An ergonomic specialist can help your business achieve a stretch and flex program that best suits your workplace.
Going above and beyond would be to encourage fitness through recognize and reward employees for reaching fitness milestones. Examples include completing a certain number of steps during a day or completing an organized walk/run activity throughout the year. By doing this, employees are encouraged to continue an exercise program and gain long lasting healthy lifestyle habits. Rewards can be offered if employees complete or compete and make the top. If you want to initiate an ergonomics or wellness program within your business call Ergobility today and speak to one of our specialists. We can help you develop a self-sustainable and practical program that gets your workforce up and running!