Wellness Program Ideas – Weight Management.
Weight management is a major area of both worker interest and need. Body Mass Index (BMI) is the clinical measure that indicates whether individuals are in a healthy weight range or are overweight or obese.
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of a person’s overall height to their overall weight. Height and weight are measured during the employee health screening. A computer mathematical calculation provides the Body Mass Index (BMI) score.
Ideas for worksite based weight management programs include –
o Have Weight Watchers, TOPS, or other reputable weight control groups meet in your worksite or nearby. Provide such groups before/after work or during lunch. Staff Member attendance is usually better if staff members can attend either wholly or partially on work time.
Break times might be rolled into lunch break times to minimize employee time away from work duties (with executive management approval). Employees usually pay their own fees for class attendance and supporting materials.
o When the health promotion program offers incentives based on participation, award a completion gift when employee has attended a certain number of weight management sessions or activities.
o Supply information regarding community weight control groups.
o Incentives such as cash, tee shirts, plaques, certificates, hours/days off, names on bulletin boards can be given to individuals who write a weight loss contract and meet their goal.
o Launch a workplace commitment to offer alternative healthy snacks at company-sponsored meetings. Healthful snacks such as fruit, pretzels, plain popcorn, almonds, and veggies provide demonstration as to the company’s commitment to health and staff member well being.