June is Employee Wellness Month: Support Employee Health!

Promoting Health and Wellness with Your Employees!

Employee Wellness Month is about making it easier for people to care for themselves while working. This can mean better snacks, a quiet place to take a break, or just a reminder to get up and stretch. Small changes in the workplace make a difference, and the numbers back it up! Employee wellness programs have been shown to lower sick leave by over 26%, reduce health care costs by a similar amount, and return nearly six dollars for every dollar spent, according to Minnesota State University.

Many wellness initiatives focus exclusively on workouts or require people to join activities they don't have time for. Wellness isn't one-size-fits-all! Some people want to move more; others just want five minutes of calm. The goal is to offer options that meet people where they are. There are several types of wellness—emotional, social, physical and mental health—and loads of ways to support them all at work.

The Full Scope of Wellness

Wellness isn't just about exercise or diet! Health appears in many ways in the workplace, and people need multiple types of support. Here are the key areas to focus on:

Physical health: Staying active, healthy eating habits, drinking water, and getting enough rest. These basics help people feel better throughout the day.

Mental health: Focus, clarity, and stress management. This includes taking breaks, avoiding overload, and having space to think.
Emotional health: Feeling supported, calm, and able to set boundaries. People do better when they have room to recharge.
Social health: Social health is about feeling connected to others. Friendly chats, shared spaces, or team shoutouts can go a long way toward building trust and community.

Practical Strategies for Boosting Employee Health

To promote healthy lifestyles, you don't need a big program or a long list of rules. What helps most is offering useful options that people can take advantage of when needed. We've compiled some simple ways to support each area of wellness at work, starting with the physical side of things.

Physical Health

There are tons of great ways to improve employees' physical health. Some include:

Hydration Challenge: Encourage employees to drink more water during the day! Provide reusable water bottles or set shared goals as a team. It's an easy way to promote focus and energy, with numerous health benefits.
Healthy Snack Pop-Ups: Once a week, bring in a mix of snacks that are both healthy and popular—things like fresh fruit, trail mix, or snack bars that aren't loaded with sugar. People appreciate choices that taste good and keep them going.
Resistance Bands and Workouts: Give your team resistance bands with a short guide to desk-friendly exercises. These are easy to use in just a few minutes and help reduce stiffness, especially for people who sit most of the day.

Mental and Emotional Health

Mental and emotional health are crucial for workplace energy and employee productivity. Here are some ways to promote healthy behaviors:

Flexible Work Arrangements: Give people more control over their time whenever possible. Remote options, adjusted hours, or the ability to take a mental health day now and then can make a big difference in how supported people feel.
Recharge Zones: Traditional break rooms often fall short—too loud, crowded, or focused on food and chatter to offer real rest. Set up a quiet spot where employees can take a short break without noise or interruption. A few soft chairs, some plants, and natural light can turn a small area of the office into a place to reset.
Screen-Free Break Time Tools: Offer puzzles, sketch pads, or small games that give people something to do without a screen. These kinds of breaks help clear mental clutter and can make it easier to refocus afterward.
Personal Break Timers: Give out small timers or encourage people to use digital ones to remind them to step away occasionally. Even short breaks can help prevent burnout if they're taken regularly.

Social Health

Social health is one of the least discussed aspects of health. Ways to promote social health in the workplace include:

Peer Shoutout Boards: Create a physical or digital space where employees can leave kind notes or shoutouts for each other! Keep it casual, and allow people to contribute anonymously if they want. It's a low-pressure way to build social connections and appreciation.
Community Puzzle Table: Set up a shared puzzle in a break area or hallway. People can stop by and add a few pieces during the day. It gives teams a reason to pause, contribute, and connect—without needing to make conversation.
Fun Slack Thread: Start a lighthearted weekly thread where people can post pet pictures, weird facts, or weekend wins. It gives remote or quieter team members a simple, optional way to join in without needing to be "on."

Help Employees Create Healthy Habits!

Supporting employee health doesn't have to be complicated. The best programs are often the simplest, with small, thoughtful changes that make it easier for people to take care of themselves while they work. People notice when you support physical, mental, emotional, and social health in practical ways. They feel better, work better, and stick around longer! National wellness month is the perfect time to make sure you have a healthy work environment.

Whether you start with better snacks, a recharge zone, or a shoutout board, your team will benefit from the effort. With National Employee Wellness Month, you can boost productivity, lower healthcare costs, and create a more positive work environment. This Wellness Month, make sure you have a healthy workforce!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do we need a full wellness program to take part in Employee Wellness Month?

A: Not at all. You can participate in national employee wellness month with simple wellness initiatives like healthy snacks, quiet spaces, or flexible hours.

Q: What are some ways to support employee health across different shifts or schedules?

A: Employee wellness should reach everyone, including night staff or hybrid workers. Offer portable wellness kits or digital options!

Q: What are signs that a wellness initiative might not be working?

A: Low participation, forced engagement, or complaints about tone or accessibility are signs to adjust. Wellness should support employees, not feel like extra work.

Q: How can we support employee mental health without relying on formal counseling?

Make space for stress management through quiet time, reduced overload, and open communication. Mental health support doesn’t always require therapy.