Ideas for Improving Your Employees' Health and a Positive Work Environment
Staff gym at Slimline Warehouse
Most of us have come to understand the
negative side effects that can arise from an inactive work environment. Sitting for long periods of time can lead to
many health issues including physical and mental stress.
You should never overlook the health of
your employees for any length of time.
It doesn't matter if you have a large or small company, you are putting
your workers in harm's way. Their
physical and mental health can have a major impact on their productivity and
performance.
Most people understand the importance
of exercise but only consider the physical rewards. Scientists have compiled important evidence
that the lack of physical exercise also affects the way you think. Your brain benefits significantly from
exercise including:
• Improved memory
• Higher levels of concentration
• Ability to learn at a faster pace
• Increase mental stamina
• Higher levels of creativity
• Reduce the level of stress
Exercise has also shown to increase
your employee's mood which is critical for their workplace productivity. Here are some excellent and inexpensive ideas
for improving your employees' overall health:
Sit-Stand Desks:
These desks do not take up any more
space than the desks you now have in place.
They are relatively inexpensive and are the perfect solution for your
employees to choose when they need to stand while still performing their jobs.
Standing Mats:
Whether your employees stand all day or
only occasionally, using standing mats will considerably reduce foot and leg
fatigue as well as muscle tension.
Standing mats also support feet and will improve your posture so your
employees can stand all day, or other periods of time, comfortably.
Stability Balls:
Stability balls are excellent
replacements for office chairs. They are
the perfect solution for increased spinal stabilisation
and core strength, along with
coordination and balance throughout the workday.
Walking:
You should encourage walking in the
workplace and even during meetings. This
allows your employees to maintain physical activity during the workday which
will greatly improve their health and reduce the number of sick days. Walking
improves circulation and increases their heart rate which increases their
energy and endorphin levels.
Create an Exercise Area:
Having an exercise area or a specific
room for your employees perform simple exercises and stretches will improve
their overall health and well being. Incorporate
some Yoga mats, weights, and other equipment for employees to use more often.
Have Exercise Classes:
You might consider bringing in a Yoga
or exercise instructor for classes that will take place during their lunchtime
and everyone is welcome to join in.
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