Summary Overview
Worksites have the opportunity to encourage healthy habits and prevent health problems such as diabetes, depression and heart disease. Well-designed worksites keep employees safe and encourage physical activity during the workday.
Basics
A positive wellness culture in the workplace influences the physical, mental and emotional well-being of workers.
Benefits of Worksite Wellness
- Helps employees take responsibility for lifestyle choices
- Educates workforce about hazards and opportunities for wellness
- Enhances employee productivity
- Reduces absences and laziness
- Reduces health care costs
- Shifts health care model from treatment to prevention
Spokane or Washington Specific Data
Recommendations
Ideas for Employers
- Institute programs for exercise during the workday
- Implement a no-smoking policy and provide resources for tobacco cessation
- Allow flexible schedules and carpooling
- Encourage staff to take the stairs
- Choose worksites that are close to public transportation, walking trails, fitness facilities and other amenities
Related Facts
Employees spend about 36% of their total waking hours at work. (DOH)
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