In the WFH era, the lines between work and life can be easily blurred. This can affect wellbeing and increase stress, affecting productivity and motivation levels. This is where employers have an opportunity to lead by example and encourage those around them to develop healthy lifestyle habits. It’s easy enough to say you care about your staff but how can you show them?
Offering wellness-related incentives and rewards to your employees will demonstrate you really care about their wellbeing. When you prioritize and value wellness at work, people will understand its importance and adapt their lifestyle for the better. Any benefits will be experienced by everyone involved (including yourself), contributing to a healthier and happier workforce.
Workplace wellness programmes are becoming more popular. Once you encourage healthy behaviours in the workplace, stress decreases and productivity can increase. Incentives and rewards can include gift cards, fitness trackers and merchandise to support exercise. See our ideas* below on how you can use wellness-related incentives and rewards to maintain employee wellbeing in the long-run.
Fitness Trackers
Pedometer
Pedometer made from silicone with a metal buckle. Features 5-digit LED display with time, step count and burnt calories.
Smart Health Watch
Track and monitor your health with this smart watch. Features reminders, blood pressure and heart rate monitor as well as incoming call and social media notifications. Connect to your iOS or Android smartphone and track away with a free downloadable app. Low-energy 90 mAh rechargeable Li-pol battery. Includes charging cable.
Mindfulness Tools
Yoga Mat
This yoga mat is made from recycled flip-flops helping you be mindful about the planet as well as yourself.
Fragranced Candles
Relax with the scent of soothing vanilla, perfect to complement a mindfulness session.
Bullet Journal
A useful way of writing down your thoughts, recording daily positive reminders or setting goals to keep you focused.
Healthy Snacks
Granola bars are a healthy alternative to sugary snacks. They’re ideal for breaks between workout sessions or just a quick snack! Choose from a delicious range of flavours below. Branding is available with a full colour digital print to the film.
Apple and Ginger Granola Bar
Cashew, Blueberry and Yoghurt Granola Bar
Coconut, Apricot and Yoghurt Granola Bar
Sweet Treats
The Hot Chocolate Survival Bar
Digitally printed box (plastic free) filled with x2 Mini Shortbread Biscuits, x1 Flow Bag of Mini Marshmallows and 1x Hot Chocolate. The packaging (outer box) can be composted/recycled. Perfect for letterbox gifting!
Take a Break Box
This digitally printed box comes filled with x1 Tetley Tea, x1 Nescafe Coffee Sachet, 1x Sugar Sachet, 1x Milk Sachet and x1 KitKat. The packaging (outer box) is recyclable/compostable. Ideal for letterbox gifting!
Plants
Set of 3 Clay Terracotta Plants
Contains the following herbs: mint parsley, and basil.
Simple ways to introduce wellness and fitness programmes into the workday:
- Set aside 30 minutes of the workday to spend on exercise
- Encourage your staff to take breaks and short walks to give their eyes a rest from the computer screen. This can increase productivity and motivation. Why not suggest a walking meeting?
- Provide your staff with healthy snacks. From granola bars to fresh fruit and veg, healthy snacks mean your employees will be less likely to snack on lots of sugary drinks and snacks.
- Introduce five-minute scheduled mindfulness sessions at the start of the day to ensure everyone is focused and calm
- Include branded fitness trackers and merchandise into your wellness incentives
- Run wellness challenges or competitions to foster team building and motivate your team to work together to reach their health and fitness goals. Why not include these challenges into your monthly newsletter to ensure employee wellness is always a priority?
- Give your employees some designated time off for wellness with ‘wellness days’. Consider introducing volunteering days to improve mood while contributing to good causes
- Send out treat boxes or packages filled with sweet treats (in moderation of course!) to lift spirits and encourage your staff to take some time out
Lastly, while your employees work from home, you can support them with comfortable apparel for a productive workday. See our full WFH Apparel Range.
Get in touch with us at Hiya@MarkeCreative.com to discuss your options or to find out more! In the meantime, you can browse our Product Catalogues.
*Please note products are subject to availability and some may vary between EU and UK regions.