Promoting Family Health: A Win-Win for Your Business and Employees

Our productive capabilities, habits and values are shaped by those closest to us – our families. Everything that occurs in the household creates a ripple effect that impacts other areas of our lives, particularly the workplace.

With this in mind, if you are aiming to create a wellness program for your company's employees, it is just as vital to include their families in your plans.

A workplace that supports their wellness and happiness can significantly improve job performance and satisfaction, increasing the chances of your people going home to their families with happier dispositions.

Since May is Family Wellness Month, it’s the perfect time for families to adopt healthy habits. Encourage your employees to make wellness a family affair, where everyone can work together towards the same health goals.

Here are 5 approaches you can follow:

Encourage family-friendly health goals.

Healthy habits start at home, and by encouraging families to participate in challenges and activities together, you create a supportive and positive environment that benefits everyone's wellness.

Promote challenges like hiking, biking or cooking a healthy meal together, or even small steps like reduced screen time and mindfulness or meditation practices. The main goal is to slowly integrate a culture of “health is wealth!”

Organize a company picnic for families.

Set up an indoor or outdoor company family picnic as a wellness event. Not only will it be a great way for families to visit your office and spend time together, but it's also an opportunity to promote healthy eating habits by offering deliciously nutritious food options.

Dining together is also a great way to talk, bond and share stories, making everyone feel like they belong. You can check in with your employees’ children to see how they’re doing and what's going on in their lives.

Try setting up cooking demonstrations, fun games, and other bonding activities to help everyone gain a positive experience from your gathering.

Host outdoor activities.

Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor physical activities can have numerous health benefits for the family – reducing stress, improving moods, and helping forge happy memories to last a lifetime.

Encourage your employees to join in events that focus on family time in the park or at the beach. Even simple activities like dancing or playing driveway basketball together for at least 30 minutes can be beneficial.

Urge your employees to stay connected.

Staying connected with loved ones is good for mental health. If your employees are away from family, encourage them to stay in touch through phone calls, video chats, or via scheduled in-person visits.

In addition, consider promoting wellness throughout your social media pages. By sharing regular updates and wellness information, you can motivate your employees and their families to take positive steps towards better health.

Schedule regular health screenings together.

Enforce regular check-ups, understand health histories, and encourage up-to-date vaccinations. Apart from good health, doing so can also help detect potential health problems early on.

Encourage your employees and their families to prioritize their health by providing access to resources such as HealthChoice of Michigan. Our extensive network of respected physicians and hospitals in Metro Detroit can cover everything from annual check-ups to emergency care services and other medical procedures.

Protect Your Family with a Wellness Program & A Health Coverage Plan

Wellness programs that involve families promote a healthy lifestyle and a positive work-life balance, leading to reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity.?

It can also boost employee engagement and create a healthier and happier atmosphere at work. Having a family-focused wellness plan for your employees ultimately benefits everyone.

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