Fun Ways to Encourage Employee Wellness

A healthy employee is a happy and productive employee, So, it goes without saying that, if you want to run the best possible version of your business, you need to invest some time and money into employee wellness. That being the case, below, you will find some fun ways to encourage greater wellbeing in the workplace.

1. Make Fruit Available

Imagine this: Monday morning, and instead of the usual dreary email inbox, you're greeted with a cornucopia of fresh fruits. Office fruit delivery is a great way to encourage your staff to eat healthy because if it’s there and it’s free, they’re more likely to nimble ion it than they are a chocolate bar or bag of crisps, and this will do wonders for their concentration efforts and productivity levels in the moment, while also helping them to stay healthier overall. It's a simple and fun way to start the working week.

2. The ‘Not Another Step Counter’ Challenge

Step counters? Snooze. Let’s make it interesting. Instead of counting steps, why not count dance moves? Or jumps over your office chair? Get creative with movement, and suddenly, it’s not a chore—it’s a challenge. The weirder the move, the more points you get. Winner gets a day off or control over the office playlist for a week (use this power wisely). Sure, this might sound illy, but challenges like these make employee wellbeing a fun thing and not another chore to tick off.

3. Office Plant Parenting

Plants are not just for decoration. They're your new green babies. Each team gets a plant, and it’s their job to keep it alive and thriving. Think of it as a team-building exercise meets a survival challenge. Plus, talking to plants is said to help them grow, so it’s a great excuse for those caught chatting to their leafy friends instead of working.

4. ‘Escape the Office’ Lunch Breaks

No, this isn’t about sneaking out. It’s about transforming company lunch breaks into mini-adventures. Organize treasure hunts, local trivia quests, or a ‘find the best sandwich in town’ competition. It gets folks moving, exploring, and bonding over something other than deadlines.

5. The Great Office Bake-Off

Move over, Mary Berry; the office is about to get its bake on. Whether it’s a health-conscious bake-off or a no-holds-barred sugar fest, a little friendly competition can stir up some serious team spirit. Plus, you get to eat cake at the end, which is always a win in my book.

6. Karaoke Fitness Fridays

End the week on a high note—literally. Combine karaoke with a bit of a boogie, and you’ve got yourself a workout that doesn’t feel like one, combined with a great staff bonding experience. Belt out the tunes, show off those dance moves, and start the weekend feeling like a rockstar.

Business might be…well, it might be a serious business, but if you want your employees to be as happy and healthy as possible, then you need to bust out the fun from time to time and focus on well-being as well as productivity or customer service. Your company will be all the better for it!

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