A simple, effective, value for money wellness solution

The best wellness solutions are relevant, timely and cost-effective. I've read many times that wellness programmes are expensive, complicated to administer and suffer from a lack or participation making them poor value for money, but this really needn't be the case.

If you're looking to get started with a wellness programme, or you want to inject new life into your current programme, all you need to do is:

1) Introduce new initiatives that get fast results

2) Offer them to a wide audience so that you achieve maximum participation, and ensure participation by those who will make best use of the initiative

3) Demonstrate value for money

One suggestion would be a short course telephone lifestyle coaching programme - these programmes are flexible, targeted and deliver dramatic results in a short space of time. They are are also easy to manage if you set them up as follows:

1) A programme can consist of as little as an advanced questionnaire followed by two 15-minute coaching calls

2) The programme is advertised to staff

3) Staff sign up when they feel the programme would be most useful to them

Using this model, we've achieved some amazing results for our clients including fundamental attitude and behaviour change that has a dramatic impact on the personal and professional lives of those who take part. Here's a couple of examples. Wouldn't you like your business to be buzzing with positive people like these?

I found the programme really useful and helpful. I have lost a stone since the start of the programme but far more importantly than that I feel so much healthier in myself and much more active. I really enjoy going to gym something I never thought I would say!

Also, my diet has changed completely since the start of the programme; I have cut down the number of cups of coffee I drink replacing them with water; I am much more aware of my diet and make healthier choices every day.

I think that overall, I have made the changes to my life that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

My approach to eating has changed & this has had a very positive affect on my energy levels. I’m also sleeping better. Its great to be able to discuss things with an objective person who is completely non-judgemental. I think it makes you more honest as a result which in turn gives better results. I really enjoyed the programme. Thanks for all your help!

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Wellness Programmes an Increasing Priority

According to a survey in HR Magazine, 47% of multinationals plan to implement a global workforce health strategy over the next two years.

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This is great news and, combined with the fact that planning wellness programmes is becoming ever more strategic and long-term - something we've been working on with our clients for years - the quality of initiatives and the potential benefits for staff and returns for the business are set to go from strength to strength.

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Motivation, Accountability & Fantastic Wellness Results

This morning I delivered a presentation to a group I haven't seen for 8-weeks. Since we met last, every single one of them has made positive changes to either their exercise routine, their diet, or their approach to rest, recovery and work-life balance.

And they've had some amazing results including completing a marathon, losing up to 18 pounds, experiencing more energy and feeling calmer and more productive.

They all agreed that knowing we were meeting today focused their mind over the last few weeks and kept them on track with doing the right thing.

So, I'm thinking a lot about motivation and accountability and how to guarantee great results with wellness.

The simplest way to achieve this through your wellness programme is to follow 3 easy steps:

1. Organise a selection of initiatives to raise awareness of successful wellness strategies. These can be health awareness events, presentations, workshops or lunch & learn sessions.

2. Provide the resources necessary for people to act quickly and consistently on their chosen wellness priorities. This includes access to information, experts, healthy food and a supportive business environment

3. Provide time-frames and make it clear when everyone will have the opportunity to report back on the progress they have made. Those taking part will immediately begin thinking about the results they'd like to achieve and the appropriate action to achieve these results will soon follow.

Given a fixed time-frame, individuals will achieve some amazing wellness changes which will boost energy and productivity throughout the business and enhance the reputation of your wellness programme.

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