Businesses all over the United States and all over Mississippi are becoming ever more focused on employee health in the work place. As employers learn more about the health risks associated with working in a sedentary position for long hours, employers are coming up with creative solutions to promote office wellness. For example, at Staffers, our office has a Friday yoga class. Studies show that employees should be on their feet for four hours of the workday. Prolonged sitting is associated with diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Some employers have implemented stand / sit desks, so employees can spend part of the workday standing. Another creative way business owners have begun to encourage office health is through implementing walking meetings. Walking stimulates the brain and makes for a much more enjoyable meeting.
Other simple tactics include easy and simple stretches an employee can do at his or her desk. Click here to see a list of easy to learn stretches. Sitting in front of a bright computer screen can also create tension in the eyes that can cause eye damage if prolonged. A good rule of thumb is the 20-20-20 rule. For every twenty minutes that one looks at a screen, one should look away from the screen at a point twenty feet away for twenty seconds. This keeps one’s eyes from becoming tired and strained. When things are busy at the office, it is also very easy to resort to snacking unhealthily. With a small amount of preparation, it is easy to prepare a healthy lunch that will boost energy throughout the day. Click here to find some delicious and healthy lunch recipes. A healthy employee makes a happy employee, something we know at Staffers, and we are committed to providing a healthier work environment.

At Staffers, we advocate for healthy living. When you invest more in your employees – and in increasing their morale – you can build a stronger and happier office community. This all stands to strengthen your team and give you a competitive edge in the marketplace.
If you need more help recruiting and retaining employees for your team, call Staffers. As one of Jackson, Mississippi’s top recruiting firms, we can help you find the people you need, where and when you need them.
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