Dianne Pajo https://www.masterclean-sa.com 2m 543 #health
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As we transition from the sunshine and activity of summer to a colder and quieter fall, our health can struggle. Even employees who’ve maintained good health in the office throughout most of the year can struggle during fall months as temperatures and the weather transition. The following helpful health tips can keep employees well this fall so your office stays productive despite the seasonal changes.
Encourage Masking When Sick
After the COVID-19 pandemic, some people swore they would never wear a face mask again. However, wearing a face mask when you’re sick or during cold and flu season is common in many countries across the world. Wearing a mask to work protects employees and patrons while the sick person can still feel productive. Encourage masking this fall so everyone is safe and productive.
Provide Snacks and Drinks High in Vitamin D
During the summer, people spend a lot of time outdoors doing various activities, from playing sports to attending concerts. Most people go back inside when the weather gets colder and wetter in the fall. We decrease our chances of getting enough vitamin D when we spend most of our time inside. Our bodies need vitamin D to stay healthy.
You can provide snacks and drinks high in vitamin D in your office break room to help boost your employee’s immune systems. They’ll appreciate the free offerings, and you’ll save money with healthy employees who use fewer sick days.
Give Employees Time Off for Flu Shots and Wellness Check-Ups
Another way to help employees stay healthy and use fewer sick days is to give them time off for preventative measures. You’re ensuring your employees are healthy and will continue to come to work when you give them a few hours off to get a flu shot or attend a wellness appointment with their doctor. The extra time off will also help them feel appreciated, which inspires employee loyalty and longevity.
Remind Employees To Take Breaks and Exercise
Employees can also stay healthy in the office when they take breaks and exercise. It’s not good for anyone’s mental or physical health to sit at their office desk all day with no breaks. Remind your employees to take lunch away from their desks and take other smaller breaks to walk around the office, stretch, or exercise. They’ll return to their desks rejuvenated and ready to be productive.
Schedule Regular Commercial Cleaning Services
These helpful and preventative measures are good for keeping employees well this fall. However, our top helpful health tip is to eliminate germs with regular commercial cleaning services. One of the benefits of having a commercial cleaning service is that professionals will come in and thoroughly clean your office while your employees are gone for the day. They know when, where, and how to clean so your office is a healthy space for everyone when they return the next day or the following week.
Employee health is important all year round, but especially during the cooler fall months. You show that you care about your employees as people when you take steps to help them stay healthy. Employees who feel cared for are more likely to stay with the company and produce great work.
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