This year National Employee Benefits Day focuses on workplace wellness, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Use the day to inform your plan participants about the benefits of healthy living by hosting activities that get them involved. Consider:

• A lunch-and-learn program on a wellness topic
• All-staff e-mails or paycheck stuffs with wellness tips (see free U.S. tip sheets or Canadian tip sheets)
• A guest speaker to talk on an wellness issue of specific interest to your plan participants
• A presentation on the wellness initiatives you currently offer or survey your staff about the wellness initiatives they'd like offered
• Challenging your employees to track their steps or their calories--even just one day of tracking can be an eye-opener!
• Kicking off a new wellness program Here's a few ideas to get you started:
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  • Walking/pedometer programs
  • On-site fitness classes
  • Weight loss challenges
  • Smoking cessation programs
  • On-site preventative screenings
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Work safety initiatives
  • Healthy snacks in vending machines or the cafeteria
  • On-site massages
  • Workshops on conflict resolution
  • Mandatory group stretching breaks
  • Training on nutrition and dietary guidelines