3 Tips to Support Employee Heart Health

Did you know February is American Heart Month? That’s right, February is all about love, and to show their love to employees, offices across the country can make a concentrated effort to encourage better employee heart health.

When you run an office, it may be tempting to overlook the importance of employee wellness. But illness of any kind is a significant hurdle in the workplace that costs time, money and much-needed morale.

Heart disease itself is the leading cause of death worldwide, and a considerable cause of premature death in the US. It’s no secret that a sedentary job inside an office can easily become an unhealthy culture. The good news is that employers can accomplish much when they address employee heart health.

Here are just some of the ways you can help support employee heart health.

Encourage healthy diets all around.
Pizza, cake, donuts and bagels are pretty regular office fare in the US. Commit to offering healthier choices whenever possible. That might mean changing the selection in company vending machines, bringing in more veggies and fruit, and thinking outside of the usual pizza box. Sponsor heart healthy potlucks, and if you’re set on using food as incentive, or conduct a survey to find out which nutritious foods will best motivate your employees.

Make physical activity more accessible.
Your employees will perform better if they spend some time on their feet during the workday. Consider “walk and talk” meetings, start fitness clubs, or partner with a local gym to get your employee membership discounts. Even better? Put a gym or fitness center on-site so workers can break a sweat before or after their shift.

Provide an employee wellness program.
These days, employee wellness programs address all or most aspects of an employee’s well-being. That means healthy social, emotional, physical, and financial support. Offering such an inclusive program is a wise investment to create a culture of health within your business.

Will your office invest in better employee heart health in 2017? Remember that TLC Office Systems is there to give you an unparalleled level of support. When you let us help you with day-to-day office needs, you free up time and energy to focus on building a healthy culture. Visit our website to learn more about our services today.