Transparency is extremely important to us, so we are letting you know that we may receive a commission on some of links you click on from this page. See our disclaimer.

Benz Communications provides five tips that you can incorporate into your benefit programs, communications and culture to help employee meet their health and well-being goals.

1. Encourage physical activity – “Whether it’s walking, taking stretch breaks, using a yoga ball instead of a chair, making stairwells accessible or opening an onsite fitness facility, the results ring true. The more opportunities you give your employees to get activity during the workday, the more they will take advantage of them.”

2. Trash the junk food – “In other words, practice what you preach. If you are continually telling employees to eat healthy, but your onsite cafeteria and vending machines are full of candy, chips and soda, employees may doubt your sincerity. If you’re working and hungry, you reach for what’s in front of you. Replacing junk food with healthy snacks can make a huge difference.”

3. Ditch the devices – “Laptops, remote network access, smartphones, tablets and more all have helped us stay more connected and more productive! However, that constant connectivity can also prevent employees from resting—and rest is essential to productivity as well.”

4. Build in breaks – “Create a work environment where it is okay for employees to take a few minutes to hang out on a beanbag chair and relax, chat with a colleague or take a walk.”

5. Call it a day, and hit the hay – “Good sleep—much like energy—can be hard to come by, but it’s one of the most important elements of good health. Sleep allows us to de-stress, recharge our bodies and reenergize our minds. Helping employees achieve better sleep could be one of the missing pieces to your wellness program.”