therapist that works one-on-one with employees. All employees are given access to the flu shot annually. Phillips said Huhtamaki also promotes wellness through several annual activities such as its health fairs, lectures and trainings, several 5K walk-run sponsorships and general communications. With 450 employees, Huhtamaki is the sixth-largest private employer in Oswego County and is the second-largest manufacturer behind only Novelis. “Although it is our hope 100% of employees take advantage of all of our resources, it is hard to say which resource is most valued by the employees,” he said. “I am confident every employee has used at least one of these resources as a vehicle for improving their wellness. This is why we offer such a variety of resources. “Not any one individual has the same needs when it comes to their overall wellness but am certain each individual sees value in the resources they take advantage of.” Phillips stressed the importance and benefits of having a focus on workplace wellness. “Huhtamaki feels that the health and wellbeing of our employees does not stop at the door or with the individual,” he said. “It is something to be enjoyed by our families, loved ones and our community. Happy and healthy individuals in the work place help support a positive and productive
work environment.” In turn, Phillips said, it breeds a culture in which each employee gets to enjoy the same level of wellness with their families and loved ones. “One cannot put a cost on wellness or the support our employees need to achieve optimal wellness,” he said.
Wellness on the Workplace: Tips for Employers
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nitedHealthcare offers the following tips to help employers align their worksites with a focus on employee engagement, health and wellbeing: • Encourage staying active Having a meeting? Put your walking shoes on and talk on the go by having a “walk-and-talk” meeting Employees whose jobs require them to sit at a desk all day may appreciate the change, and it may be good for their health. Also, onsite yoga may have numerous physical and emotional benefits. Additional ideas to consider: onsite walking trails, fitness equipment and classes, treadmill conference rooms, and stand-up desks. • Reduce employee stress Use available office space to create a low-lit “relaxation room” to help employees recharge and lower their stress levels. Also consider offering employees a mindfulness program that may help fill the workplace with positive energy, where working relationships are opti-
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mized and distractions give way to focus and self-awareness. Additional ideas to consider: a 5-minute stretching routine, paid time off for volunteer work and behavioral health counseling. • Healthier food options Ensure healthier food options are available in vending machines and cafeterias, and at company events. Also, consider putting healthier options at eye level within those vending machines and denoting those options with stickers. Additional ideas to consider: a free onsite salad bar, onsite cooking demonstrations, a fruit sampling day or even onsite gardens to help increase teamwork. • Prioritize employee health Consider banning all forms of tobacco (and vaping/e-cigarettes) from company premises, at company events and within company vehicles. Also, consider dedicating a private room for telehealth (virtual visits) appointments and allow employees to connect to a telehealth care provider as needed during the workday. Additional ideas to consider: onsite biometric screenings and flu shots, finding a wellness champion for the office, and offering financial well-being programs. For more information about well-being programs, visit UHC.com.
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