When is the best month to conduct a health week or wellness day in the office?
Here is a list of international days that every company should take note of so you can plan a successful corporate wellness day:
April
- 2nd April : World Autism Day
- 7th April : World Health Day
- Whole Month : Malaysian Nutrition Month (events are usually conducted in May)
May
- 17th May : World Hypertension Day
- 31st May : World No Tobacco Day
June
- 14th June : World Blood Donor Day
September
- 29th September : World Heart Day
October
- 10th October : World Mental Health Day
November
- 14th November : World Diabetes Day
If you are planning to celebrate or conduct a wellness event, these reference dates can help you decide when to hold it in your workplace.
What activities can you provide for your employees? It’s important to align them with your company goals. Is your goal to educate employees about health, or do you want your company to have fun while also increasing awareness of their physical and mental health status?
To make it clear, here are examples of simple to more complex Wellness Day programs for corporate companies:
Example 1: Half-Day Wellness Day
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Health Talk
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Wellness Workshops (Art Making / Healthy DIY Food Preparation in the office)
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Massage Therapy
Example 2: Half-Day Wellness Day
- 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Health Screening in the office
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am: Health Talk
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Health Booth and Games
Example 3: Full-Day Wellness Program
- 8:00 am – 8:30 am: Zumba
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Health Talk
- 9:30 am – 10:00 am: CPR Demonstration
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Wellness Games
8:00 am – 5:00 pm: Free-flow visit to health booths such as spine check, eye check, pharmacy booth, mental health booth, body composition analysis, health screening booth, and healthy food vendors or even blood donation booth!
A Health Talk can cover a variety of topics related to health and wellness, including mental health, nutrition, physical well-being, and workplace ergonomics.
In addition to informative sessions, incorporating art therapy and creative workshops can be an excellent way to help employees release stress. These activities not only allow participants to unleash their creativity but also provide opportunities to reconnect and bond with their coworkers in a relaxed, enjoyable setting.
Everything can be done with proper planning. It can be a big event with a mascot or launching ceremony, but what’s important is to align with the company’s budget and needs. It would be ideal if everyone is happy and benefits from the program.
If you wish to conduct the event but lack the time or resources, contact us today to get a free proposal for activities for your health week or wellness day.
