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Not only are healthy individuals less likely to get sick, but they're also more productive. As such, it's not a surprise that many employers want to boost the overall health of their employees. From offering healthy snacks to workers to staying on top of AC and furnace maintenance, there are luckily a variety of ways to set your team up for success. Here's a closer look at three simple yet effective options. 

How to Boost Employee Health

1. Promote Movement

Physical activity is vital to controlling weight, relieving stress, and preventing chronic disease. However, most office jobs involve sedentary behavior where a person spends the majority of their time at a desk with minimal movement.

Such inactivity can lead to a long list of health issues, including muscle loss, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Help your employees avoid these issues by encouraging activity throughout the day, such as 10-minute walking sessions or 15-minute yoga breaks.

This will also have the added effect of reducing their risk for digital eye strain.

2. Offer Healthy Food Options

The most readily available food options at most offices are found in vending machines and at nearby fast-food restaurants. These options are typically high-calorie and loaded with sugar and salt. Unfortunately, many individuals rely on these subpar options throughout the day for sustenance because of convenience.

To help them make better choices, consider supplying the breakroom with healthy snack options on a daily or weekly basis. If you also provide meals—either occasionally or regularly, opt for food made with fresh, non-processed ingredients. Also, be mindful of the preparation process as fried foods contain higher trans fat than their baked or grilled counterparts. 

3. HVAC Maintenance

furnace maintenanceWhile regular AC and furnace maintenance helps maintain the integrity of the equipment, the process also helps improve air quality. Allergies impact more than 50 million people in the U.S., and some of the most common allergens—pollen, mold, and dander—are airborne. Cold and flu germs can also be distributed through the air.

Thankfully, well-functioning HVAC systems are able to catch and eliminate the majority of allergens and microorganisms through the use of filtration and treatment components.  



Take the first step toward healthy employees by scheduling your office's AC or furnace maintenance with Tom Hundley Heating & Cooling. For nearly 40 years, the local HVAC contractor has served the needs of businesses and residents across the Greater Tulsa, OK, area. From air conditioner installation to heater repairs, their team is committed to honest and dependable work. Visit them online to learn more about their services, and request a maintenance appointment today at (918) 455-5993.

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