It is becoming increasingly common for companies to run exercise classes, either in on-site gyms and studios or multi-use events spaces and meeting rooms. There are several options from run clubs to yoga and it can be hard to know what is most effective for your company. The decision should be based around three key factors.
Are wellness days a waste of time and resources?
Wellness days have been undertaken for many years with varying levels of success. They are usually a day set aside for the company to host talks, invite in benefits suppliers and staff come away with a goody bag from the local gym and a branded pen from the health insurance provider.
OK, so they’re not always that bad but I have attended my fair share, and some have been as ineffective as that. Let’s look at why some do work and why others are a waste of time and precious resources.
Is inclusivity in your wellness programme doing more harm than good?
On more than one occasion last year while consulting with companies I heard the phrase “we want our wellness programme to be inclusive”. I fully understand the sentiment; all staff are important and we want them to feel that way. So, let me play devil’s advocate here and propose why I think this mentality is reducing wellness levels and costing companies a lot of money.