Help employees stay healthier and more engaged.

Summertime is the perfect time to help your employees focus on health. Below are some ways that you can promote activities for well-being and help build engagement.

Motivate folks to move

It’s a fact that movement leads to greater well-being and focus for workers. Encourage your team to move more with:

• Walking meetings, both indoors and outdoors
• A walking challenge
• Incentives to bike or walk to work
• Sponsor a company sports team

Focus on hydration

The Cleveland Clinic calls water the holy grail for our bodies because it can lubricate joints, help organs work better, boost energy, curb cravings and much more. However, in hot weather, the risk of dehydration is greater and even mild dehydration can lead to headaches and dizziness. Make it easy for your team to stay hydrated by making water easily accessible. Consider providing reusable water bottles to cut down on waste. 

Highlight good nutrition

In Michigan, we have access to an abundance of fresh produce during the summer months. Help your employees take advantage of this resource by scheduling a farmers market field trip or hosting a picnic with healthy summer foods. If you have outdoor space, consider building raised gardens where employees can grow their own veggies and herbs.

Encourage folks to take time off

Over half of Americans report unused vacation days each year. Time away from the job helps reduce stress, improves outlooks and increases engagement when people return from vacation. Prioritize work-life balance and encourage folks to take time off. You might even adopt the strategy used by some companies that make taking vacation an annual goal.

Give the benefit of financial fitness

Financial stresses can have a negative effect on employees. Give your employees the benefit of financial fitness by partnering with the Consumers @Work program. Our experts can help alleviate your employee’s financial strains with free financial seminars and coaching.

If your business isn’t banking at Consumers, call 800-991-2221 or get in touch with one of our commercial loan officers who can help you grow your business.

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