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From stress reduction to promoting healthy mindset habits, a well-planned wellness programme can significantly impact your organisation.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to planning a successful corporate wellness event.

1. Define the wellness goals of your event

Before diving into the details, you should identify the primary objectives of your corporate wellness event.

Are you aiming to reduce workplace stress, promote physical activity, or educate employees on mental health?

Having clear wellness goals will shape your event's structure and content, ensuring it aligns with your wellness programme’s objectives.

2. Understand your employees wellness needs

Understanding the specific wellness needs and interests of your employees is crucial for a wellness event.

Conduct anonymous surveys or hold wellness-focused meetings to gather insights on what your team values in a wellness programme.

This information will help tailor the event to maximise engagement and effectiveness, ultimately helping you reach your intended goals for your wellness event.

3. Choose a venue that facilitates wellness

Select a venue that supports the wellness goals of your corporate event.

Look for venues that offer flexible spaces, natural light, and outdoor meeting spaces that can be used for activities like yoga or mindfulness sessions.

4. Develop a wellness-centric schedule

Create a detailed agenda that balances educational wellness sessions with interactive activities.

Consider including keynote speakers on workplace health, workshops on stress management and mindfulness, fitness classes, and relaxation sessions like guided meditation.

Try to ensure there are ample break opportunities to help prevent burnout and encourage collaboration and networking among employees.

5. Partner with wellness experts

To ensure that you’re getting the best out of your corporate wellness event, if possible, try and collaborate with wellness professionals to deliver high-quality content.

Nutritionists, corporate fitness trainers, mental health experts, and motivational speakers specialising in workplace wellness can provide valuable insights and guidance, enhancing the credibility and overall impact of your event.

6. Engage employees in wellness activities

Keep your employees engaged through interactive wellness elements such as Q&A sessions, live polls, and group activities focused on wellness.

Providing opportunities for employees to actively participate will make the event more enjoyable and memorable, promoting a healthier workplace.

7. Provide links and resources

To maximise the efficacy of your event, try to ensure that employees leave with valuable wellness resources that they can look at in their spare time.

Handouts, online resources, and follow-up materials can help reinforce the lessons learned and encourage long-term changes in workplace health and wellness practices.

8. Evaluate and follow up

After the event, gather feedback through surveys or focus groups to assess its success and identify areas for improvement.

Use this information to enhance future corporate wellness programmes. Follow up with participants to maintain momentum and support ongoing wellness initiatives in the workplace.

By implementing the above strategies, your corporate wellness event should not only meet the needs of your event but also contribute significantly to your overall employee wellness.

Looking to boost your workplace health with a corporate wellness programme? Contact us today for an informal discussion on planning your corporate wellness event.

Emma Willis

Industry professional with 25 years experience, working across many roles within hotels and for a large cruise ship company, with 17 years spent at Warwick Conferences. Emma’s position involves working within the national and international association sector and managing key partnerships with UK clients to seek out and build strong, long-term relationships.

E dot Willis dot 1 at warwick dot ac dot uk

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