Traditional wellness programs can be considered conservative or not in sync with the modern lifestyle. However, many consultants are now promoting these programs.There are three steps that can be implemented in work places to make room for alternative wellness programs.
1) You need to get rid of the clinically based activities completely. Eliminate the acronyms used regularly like ROI, HRAs, BMI, WELCOA. Also jargons such as risk factors, engagement, intervention etc can be considered a passé.
2) Be proud of the community you are working in. Create awareness in the community by conducting various programs, events, competitions, and extra-curricular activities. This can be regular activities in your office. Not only does it refresh the employees but also build a sense of togetherness in them. These activities do not dig into your office budget too. Moreover, these are days for which your employees are looking forward to.
3) Consider being human to each other in the office rather than treating each other as machines of productivity. Understanding individual potentials and achieving to improve them can in turn help the employee and the company output. For this the most critical step is to get good leaders in the top management.
4) One needs to get rid of the traditional per employee per year month system of pricing. You can consider associating with small businesses to help each other prosper. Organizing a award function annually can be a trick.
5) Consider honing your event management skills. Events for the employees or the clients can keep both your arms happy.
6) Coach your employees. Administration skills and leadership skills can be infused in them during training sessions. Many leadership programs are available these days.
7) Market your company and product well. You can associate with a PR company too. During community wellness programs and bringing out to the people about the charity you have done creates a positive impact on the people. Old school advertising such as hoardings, banners etc are now too traditional. Showcasing your positive side to the society is a must. For eg: Donate to a orphanage or old age home, conduct health checkups at such places, help the regions affected by natural calamities etc.
8) Understanding the needs and comfort of your clients as well as your employees is essential. Considering the mistakes as a learning experience, encouraging your employees when in need are some steps one needs to take.
Summary
These alternatives to the traditional methods of Wellness programs can surely be a new approach. These are essential for a good business.
