Eating healthy isn’t always easy in the workplace even though there’s a lot of help there to do it. But a healthy diet really can make a difference for employees both in their personal and professional lives. That means there are benefits for employers too.
It’s no secret some businesses and industries are having a hard time filling jobs and retaining employees this year. Innovative companies are thinking harder about what they can do to keep their employees, including offering more meaningful benefits.
Wellness programs are an excellent investment for companies in making their employees healthy and productive. There are significant impacts on companies’ bottom lines and help build an engaged workforce, leading to greater productivity.
Lockdowns, stress, and anxiety all played a role in people gaining extra weight and suffering mental health issues like depression during the pandemic. But the tables are turning. While junk food may never go away, people are starting to eat healthier. In fact, one food industry organization found that 85 percent of people changed their eating habits because of COVID-19.
If you stepped foot on a college campus in the past couple of years, you may have noticed micromobility vehicles all around. As the demand continues to grow for commuting and recreational trips, the same is happening on college campuses.
If you’re like the average commuter, you’re spending more and more on commuting. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of programs that can help you save money, like commuter benefits.
Getting employees back in the office has been no easy feat. One sticking point for a lot of companies is the commute. Public transit and micromobility options may not be close to the office so you have to consider other creative options. One of those is the corporate shuttle.
How green is commuting by bike compared to cars and other forms of transportation? Research conducted by a University of Oxford professor shows that if people decide to change their commuting habits, they can slash the size of their carbon footprint. By selecting a bike instead of a car for commuting needs, the average citizen can reduce their carbon emissions by 67 percent.
If you’re commuting back to the office in 2022, here’s a refresher on commuter benefits.
Are you looking for ways to improve your employees’ lives? Meal benefits can help with that. Meal benefits remain a hot benefit for 2022. In fact, 57 percent of employees said food perks make them feel more valued and appreciated, according to a GrubHub survey.