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 From , age-standard obesity rates doubled o BMI greater than, equal to 30 Obesity is not an occupational disease o Global epidemic, posing occupational challenges Health impacts are widely recognized Escalating financial concerns
Office-Place Stepping Device 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 Values: o Enables employees to walk while they work o Heart healthy work out o Burns about 100 cal/hour o Improves joint health
Office-Place Stepping Device Cont. Where to buy: Wal-Mart BJ’s Target Amazon Cost: $60-$100
Standing Desk 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 Values More efficient when standing Better concentration Decreased back problems More energy Better digestion Inspire others
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 o Counts steps, calories, distance, time o Exercise measurer Purpose: o Track distance around office o Motivator Use/Value: cheap & easy way of encouragement Could create competitions/incentiv es encouragement Cost: $6-$40 Where to buy: Wal-Mart Amazon
Distance Parking Program Description: o Whoever parks furthest gets rewarded o Recorded by using MapMyWalk App o 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