More and more companies are introducing wellness programs into the work place. Not only do wellness programs reduce injuries, long-term disability and health care costs, but they also significantly decrease absenteeism, boost employee morale, and increases loyalty and productivity. Unfortunately, some employees aren’t as gung-ho about their health as much as you’d like them to be. So how do you solve this problem? A great solution is by offering incentives through your wellness program. Read on to learn more.
Why Incentives
People love rewards. You can see it in every area of life. Think back to when you were a child, and your parents told you that if you got good grades, you could expect something good in return. You probably worked really …show more content…
Believe it or not, but some people actually will work harder even if not receiving a monetary reward. The goal is to provide a reward with value, at the lowest cost. Types of non-monetary incentives include training opportunities, flexible work hours or the option of allowing employees to work independently. Other work place perks? Office parties, casual days, free lunch day or social events outside of the office, can work well towards keeping your employees motivated.
• Employee Recognition: People love to be praised! Overall, people who receive recognition for their work achievements are more likely to have a positive attitude and increased morale in the workplace. You can set up your recognition as often as you choose, be it weekly, or at the conclusion of the month. Types of recognition incentives include awards ceremonies, announcements, or verbal praise. You can design a ceremony for all team members who have lost a certain amount of weight or who have participated in a certain amount of health …show more content…
For instance, you could offer counseling services, which help your employees to reduce stress. You could offer discounts to gym memberships, or daycare centers. All of these things can make a world of difference towards motivating your employees to take an action on improving their
Why Incentives
People love rewards. You can see it in every area of life. Think back to when you were a child, and your parents told you that if you got good grades, you could expect something good in return. You probably worked really …show more content…
Believe it or not, but some people actually will work harder even if not receiving a monetary reward. The goal is to provide a reward with value, at the lowest cost. Types of non-monetary incentives include training opportunities, flexible work hours or the option of allowing employees to work independently. Other work place perks? Office parties, casual days, free lunch day or social events outside of the office, can work well towards keeping your employees motivated.
• Employee Recognition: People love to be praised! Overall, people who receive recognition for their work achievements are more likely to have a positive attitude and increased morale in the workplace. You can set up your recognition as often as you choose, be it weekly, or at the conclusion of the month. Types of recognition incentives include awards ceremonies, announcements, or verbal praise. You can design a ceremony for all team members who have lost a certain amount of weight or who have participated in a certain amount of health …show more content…
For instance, you could offer counseling services, which help your employees to reduce stress. You could offer discounts to gym memberships, or daycare centers. All of these things can make a world of difference towards motivating your employees to take an action on improving their