World Health Day 2018 - Healthy Habits to turn Office Hours to Happy Hours

Many employees often suffer from lifestyle diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Prominent and common reasons like sedentary work style, work stress, no exercise, imbalanced diet and the overall unhealthy lifestyle lead to these serious health issues. The reasons behind these diseases are quite common, which means introducing simple healthy habits for employees at workplace can avoid these diseases. Let us see how.

• Eat Nutrient-Rich Food

  Having healthy food is a primary step towards a healthy lifestyle. Never skip your breakfast; it is the most important meal of the day as it stimulates the metabolism in our body. Try different veggies and fruits so you get all the necessary nutrients. Drink plenty of water during the work time; we often forget to do that. Have lunch away from the workstation. Do not have one heavy meal at one time; instead, try to eat small meals to help metabolism.

• Get Moving

  It is important for corporate employees to have physical movement as much as possible. Simple and small exercises can bring positive impact for your work. Go for a walk with a coworker, which can be a big stress buster. Many companies arrange fun-filled and motivating physical activities in the company where all employees can participate. Take short breaks during the work and encourage your coworkers for stretches and short walks etc.

• Have a Health Checkup

  Considering the importance of healthy workforce, many companies offer corporate health checkup packages, which are for suitable for employees of different age groups and genders. They engage with preventive health care experts who design employee wellness program after analyzing the specific needs of the industry. These programs involve various activities such as sponsored diets, marathons, workout schedule.
• Another thing that can be done to improve the health of the employees is warning them about occupational health and safety risks. It is important that employees work in the safe and healthy environment. The occupational health and safety (OHS) is a multidisciplinary field that will concern about the safety and health of employees. The OHS may also protect the family members, customers, and other people who are affected by the workplace condition. This is surely important step for the employees, as these organizations will insure them.

Inculcating healthy habits among the employees not only ensures their safety and health but also creates a great bond between the employer and the employees. Furthermore, these initiatives contribute to boost the morale of the team, reduce absenteeism and enhance the overall performance of the company.

Many companies try to do everything in their power to ensure employees' health. Get in touch with us through the query form and our wellness team will suggest a suitable Corporate Health and Wellness Program for your team.