Healthy Tips for Employers

 
 
The decision to live a healthy lifestyle is an individual one, but as an employer you can help your employees make healthy choices. Consider the tips below to keep your workplace in shape:
 

Ban Bad Breakfasts

 
Eating breakfast is one of the best ways to speed metabolism, but employees often fall into a trap when there are fat-filled doughnuts and pastries at their fingertips. Avoid bringing in these types of foods and you’ll avoid unnecessarily tempting your coworkers.
 
 
 

Encourage Mini-Breaks

 
If your employees spend most of their time in front of a computer, encourage them to take short, three to five-minute breaks to get up and walk around. This kind of break gets the blood flowing and can help productivity increase while the waistlines decrease.
 
 
 

Consider Catering

 
When choosing catering for an employee meeting, always have a few healthy choices among the spread. In addition to the usual side salad, try offering one traditional entrée and a lighter version, like grilled chicken or veggie skewers.
 
 
 

Show That Water Works

 
Replacing sugary sodas with water can help employees shed pounds. Consider installing a water cooler for everyone to use – it encourages healthy patterns and is much cheaper than stocking up on water bottles.
 
 
 

Transform the Candy Jar

 
Most places of business have it – the tempting jar of treats at the front desk or in the break room. Try replacing the candy with fresh fruit, such as bananas, apples and pears.
 
 
 

Set a Good Example

 
Suggest healthy options when eating out, take the stairs when traveling to meetings and park near the back of the parking lot at work. These little steps can add up, and your good habits can rub off on your coworkers.
 
 
 
 
It’s all about making it easy for your employees to choose healthy options. For more ideas, call St. Francis WorkWell Occupational Health at 864-675-4603 to find out more about the HealthySteps program.
 
 
 
 

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