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Wells Fargo Employee Wellness Program. Equipment/Software Presentation Rachel Zeilman. Goal:. To reduce workplace obesity. “Sales people are less likely to eat well.” “Office workers were least likely to exercise at least 90 minutes per week.” -Huffington Post. Facts & Figures.
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Wells FargoEmployee Wellness Program Equipment/Software Presentation Rachel Zeilman
Goal: To reduce workplace obesity. “Sales people are less likely to eat well.” “Office workers were least likely to exercise at least 90 minutes per week.” -Huffington Post
Facts & Figures • From 1980-2008, age-standard obesity rates doubled • BMI greater than, equal to 30 • Obesity is not an occupational disease • Global epidemic, posing occupational challenges • Health impacts are widely recognized • Escalating financial concerns
Office-Place Stepping Device Values: • Enables employees to walk while they work • Heart healthy work out • Burns about 100 cal/hour • Improves joint health Description • Low impact stepping • Plug into PC for monitoring • Resistance settings (stair climbing) • 250 lb capacity • Less than 20 lbs • 20 inches long, 20 inches wide • Purpose: • Employees can get a work out • 2 hrs/day equals 40 lbs/year • increased energy expenditure
Office-Place Stepping Device Cont. Where to buy: Wal-Mart BJ’s Target Amazon Cost: $60-$100
StandingDesk • Values • More efficient when standing • Better concentration • Decreased back problems • More energy • Better digestion • Inspire others Sitting longer than an hour Reduces enzymes that burn fat (90%) Slows metabolism of glucose Lowers level of HDL cholesterol Heart disease & type 2 diabetes
Standing Desk Cont. Description • Adjustable height setting • Can sit or stand • Space for computer and papers Purpose • Allow employees to stand • Burns more calories • Helps with back pain Where to buy: Amazon Wal-Mart Cost: $100-$400
HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker Description: Easy to use application Quickly record/track blood pressure, etc Use/Value: Employees can monitor themselves Cheaper way to check blood pressure Motivator Purpose: Allow employees to monitor important factors Encourage more learning regarding blood pressure
HeartWise Blood Pressure Tracker Cont. Cost: $.99 Where to buy: Smartphone App Store
Pedometer • Description • Counts steps, calories, distance, time • Exercise measurer • Purpose: • Track distance around office • Motivator • Use/Value: • cheap & easy way of encouragement • Could create competitions/incentives • encouragement • Cost: $6-$40 • Where to buy: • Wal-Mart • Amazon
Distance Parking Program Description: • Whoever parks furthest gets rewarded • Recorded by using MapMyWalk App • Incentives given Purpose Encourage employees to walk more Create fun incentive program Use/value: Boost mood Maintain healthy weight Prevent/control conditions
Distance Parking Program Cont. • Cost: App -Free Incentives - $25- $100/week • Where to buy: Smartphone App Store