Promoting Health and Wellness among your Medical Staff
January 16th, 2015No matter your industry, the health and wellness of your employees is an important factor, as absenteeism plays a major role in hampering your firm’s overall efficiency. This becomes even more important if your company is in the medical industry, especially when your employees are on the front lines in hospitals and doctor’s offices. A healthy medical staff is a productive medical staff; helping your company compete in the local market.
With that in mind, here are some ideas for promoting health and wellness within your own medical staff.
A Weight Loss Challenge is both Fun and Healthy
Hold a weight loss challenge with your own workforce. This is an especially great idea after the holidays, assuming your employees were like everyone else and indulged a bit too much over the past few weeks. Reward the employees that successfully met their weight goals with a gift card from a local sporting goods store or maybe even some comp time.
Leverage any Wellness Programs offered by your Health Insurance Company
Health insurance companies also hold a vested interest in the overall health and wellness of their policyholders. Take advantage of any wellness programs offered by your health insurance providers. Many of these programs have been vetted by health professionals, and those on your staff can also provide meaningful input on what programs provide the most bang for the proverbial buck.
Start a Hiking or Exercise Club at your Office
A hiking or regular exercise club at your office is another great way to promote a healthy workforce. Instead of a company outing at an amusement park, plan a corporate hiking day at a local state park. Regular strenuous activity is an important part of any wellness program and exercising with your coworkers also helps to build teamwork and camaraderie.
If you need any additional advice on improving your staff’s health and fitness or even their technical abilities, talk to the staffing experts at Pinnacle Workforce. As one of the top staffing agencies in the medical industry, we can help you find the best employees or offer advice for improving your current staff’s skills and abilities. Make it a point to schedule some time with us today!