It's human nature to be driven by competition. We see everyday in the media and television about how our desire for "things" got us into the mess that is the economy right now. Like it or not wanting to be the best, or have the most is what drives humans in a lot of ways, whether we like it or not. We can take these forces of competition and things and bring them together to motivate each other to being better. Companies have been implementing health and wellness competitions of all different shapes and sizes to see great improvement in employees' well-being. Most people do not shy away from competition in any form so turning healthy behaviors into a way to "win" is a solution that many companies are finding is a fun, cost-effective, and rewarding way to improve wellness in the workplace.
With this improved well-being comes less spending on prescription costs and doctors visits. Sick days are taken less which means increased productivity for the company. Not to mention healthy behaviors of eating right and physical activity are known to increase morale.
No matter how you choose to implement a program, whether it's to create a "healthy" competitive spirit in the office with prizes or incentives as the goal, or just overall wellness pride, consider putting a program into place that will not only be a great business decision, but a moral one as well.
Now let's all drink to our health!
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