Rolling out a welcome mat of spring flowers, the merry month of May plays host to a number of celebrations from Mother’s Day and Memorial Day to Cinco de Mayo and Star Wars Day (May the fourth be with you!). Here, we won’t let you forget the many health and wellness holidays you can promote with your workforce, too.
Consider these statistics from two different studies:
The 2017/2018 Willis Towers Watson Global Benefits Attitude Survey found:
Mental Health America’s Work Health Survey Report reveals workplace stress contributes to increased mental and physical impairments:
Ouch. We recently explored the hot topic of workplace stress in our blog post, 3 Reasons To Support Your Stressed-Out Employees With Whole-Person Wellbeing, so be sure to check it out for insights into the employer’s role in helping employees address their mental health.
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Now’s the time to get started. For 2019’s Mental Health Month, Mental Health America encourages us to consider the myriad ways to boost mental health and general wellness: animal companionship, spirituality, humor, work-life balance, and recreation and social connections. Download the organization’s Mental Health Month Toolkit for tons of resources from fact sheets to social posts and outreach ideas.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20% of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition. The best things people can do to support their kids, they say, is to talk with their pediatrician, get a referral to a mental health specialist, work with their school, and connect with other families who are struggling with similar issues.
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Employees will learn practical and effective mindfulness techniques that will allow them to better observe the self-defeating patterns that are holding them back from reaching their personal and professional goals.
Did you know that only 6% of Americans don’t know how to ride a bike? Inside or outside, biking is a popular way to travel, get fit, and have fun. According to the League of American Bicyclists, the number of bicycle commuters in the U.S. grew by more than 62% from 2000 to 2013. What’s more, the global exercise bike market is growing and projected to exceed $585 Million by 2023. So take rock band Queen’s advice and get on your bike and ride — ride it where you like! Even to work, as Bike to Work Week is May 13–17, and Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17.
If your workplace isn’t bike-to-work-friendly, employees with stationary bike access can try Grokker’s Power Cycle with Vanessa Wilkins, a series of indoor cycling classes designed to get novice riders and road warriors movin’ and groovin'.
With Grokker, there’s something for everyone. Here are a just a few categories filled with fun workout options:
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The Friday before Memorial Day is the perfect day to remind employees about the risks of overexposure to the sun. The American Cancer Society provides tons of great information to help you and your employees learn about skin cancer and stay safe in the sun all summer long. To get employees excited, treat everyone to a sample-sized bottle of sunscreen and a company-branded visor or pair of sunglasses after completing the What’s Your Sun Safety IQ? quiz.
Want more health and wellness holiday ideas?
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