Are corporate wellness programs missing the mark? Some employees think so. If employee wellness programs don’t take into account what workers actually want and need, how can they succeed? Other reasons for failure include not measuring results, lacking clear goals and objectives, and participation shaming.

Implementing a corporate wellness program can be a great way to improve the health and wellbeing of your team, but if you’re not careful, you may find yourself making mistakes that can sabotage your well-intentioned efforts. So if you’re looking to implement a health and wellness program for your team, keep reading to learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls, and plan a successful experience your team will love.

Goals and Objectives

Corporate wellness programs that don’t have clear goals and objectives are likely to fail. Without a clear goal, it can be impossible to measure the success of your program. What are you trying to achieve with your corporate wellness program? Are you looking to improve employee health? Increase productivity? Reduce absenteeism and stress? Once you’ve defined your goals and the metrics you’ll track, you can begin to think about how to best achieve them.

Participation Shaming

Participation shaming can lead to negative feelings about a workplace environment. Just because someone doesn’t want to participate in the employee wellness program, doesn’t mean they should be shamed for it. In fact, some people may have health conditions that prevent them from taking part, or they may simply not be interested in the benefits you’re offering. It’s important to respect everyone’s decision and not make them feel bad about it. For example, some people might feel shy about extroverted activities, like a group exercise class, but might enjoy a quiet spa day, or a puppy event.

Only Addressing Health Outside the Workplace

Wellness programs that only address health outside of work are missing out on an opportunity to reduce on-the-job stress. Employee programs should be about more than employee health and wellness on their own time. There should also be a focus on the overall workplace environment and culture. For example, your company might focus on corporate culture by offering on-site yoga classes, a wellness library, or a monthly puppy experience.

Low Utilization

The key point is that wellness benefits don’t always match employee needs. For example, some employees might prefer benefits that focus on their stress levels in the workplace, while others might prefer a gym membership. It’s important to survey workers to see what kind of programs they’re actually interested in, so you don’t risk low utilization. Otherwise, you might find your corporate wellness benefits aren’t being used or appreciated. Keep in mind that not every program is a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s something that makes Puppy Love so special. Most people enjoy spending time with puppies, and dogs have been shown to have a range of mental and physical health benefits.

Not Measuring Results

And finally, if you’re not measuring the results of your employee wellness program, it’s difficult to tell if it was actually successful or not. These kinds of programs can be expensive, so you want to make sure you’re getting a return on your investment. There are a few different ways to measure results, such as conducting surveys or tracking health metrics. By measuring the outcome of your health and wellness program, you can make necessary changes to ensure it’s as successful as possible.

Here are four reasons to book a puppy experience for your team today:

1. It’s a fun way to de-stress and take a break from work.
2. It helps co-workers bond and get to know each other.
3. It’s a great way to show employees you care about their health and wellbeing.
4. Employers benefit from higher worker efficiency.

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