{"id":104673,"date":"2022-04-22T18:23:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T00:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=104673"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:23:11","slug":"employee-wellness-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Employee Wellness Gifts to Incentivize Healthy Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#How_can_employee_wellness_gifts_be_beneficial\" >How can employee wellness gifts be beneficial?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#How_can_employee_wellness_gifts_support_healthy_behavior\" >How can employee wellness gifts support healthy behavior?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#What_employee_wellness_gifts_effectively_incentivize_healthy_behavior\" >What employee wellness gifts effectively incentivize healthy behavior?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#1_Vacation_Getaways\" >1. Vacation Getaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#2_Plants\" >2. Plants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-2\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-2\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#3_Gym_Memberships\" >3. Gym Memberships<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-3\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-3\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#4_Smart_Watches\" >4. Smart Watches<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-4\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-4\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#5_Admission_to_a_Running_Event\" >5. Admission to a Running Event<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-5\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-5\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#6_Gift_Cards\" >6. Gift Cards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-6\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-6\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#7_Personal_Training_Sessions\" >7. Personal Training Sessions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-7\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-7\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#8_Water_Bottle\" >8. Water Bottle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-8\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-8\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#9_Healthy_Meal_Plans\" >9. Healthy Meal Plans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#PROS-9\" >PROS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#CONS-9\" >CONS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#10_Personalized_Face_Masks\" >10. Personalized Face Masks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#Pros\" >Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#Cons\" >Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#What_key_takeaways_should_employers_consider_when_selecting_wellness_gifts\" >What key takeaways should employers consider when selecting wellness gifts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/22\/employee-wellness-gifts\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>What are effective employee wellness gifts that support health and engagement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Effective employee wellness gifts support physical, mental, and emotional health while showing employees they are genuinely valued. Items like healthy snacks, fitness gear, stress-relief tools, or wellness experiences encourage positive habits and daily well-being. When wellness gifts align with healthy behaviors, they strengthen morale, reinforce a culture of care, and increase long-term employee engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-employee-wellness-gifts-be-beneficial\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_employee_wellness_gifts_be_beneficial\"><\/span>How can employee wellness gifts be beneficial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee wellness gifts are a great way to demonstrate that you care about the health and wellness of your employees. Most importantly, they encourage and incentivize employees to improve their social, physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not enough to teach employees how to improve their health. <strong>You must motivate your employees to do the work to get the results.<\/strong> An employee wellness gift can help create the incentive needed for your employees to take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-employee-wellness-gifts-support-healthy-behavior\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_employee_wellness_gifts_support_healthy_behavior\"><\/span>How can employee wellness gifts support healthy behavior?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No employee wants to be unhealthy. But unfortunately, some employees have grown accustomed to living unhealthy lifestyles because no one has ever given them a viable incentive to take steps to improve their health. Now you can be the one to provide this incentive for the first time in your employees\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness gifts can benefit your employees in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increases their happiness and well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces their healthcare costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivates them to stay and grow with the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases their productivity and motivation to work hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishes job satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee wellness gifts cannot magically make employees healthier. However, they can get employees to start thinking about taking better care of themselves if they don\u2019t already. Your wellness gifts will give them a path to begin this process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/29\/costs-advantages-employee-wellness-program\/\">The Costs and Advantages of an Employee Wellness Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-employee-wellness-gifts-effectively-incentivize-healthy-behavior\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_employee_wellness_gifts_effectively_incentivize_healthy_behavior\"><\/span>What employee wellness gifts effectively incentivize healthy behavior?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams once said, \u201c<em>If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader<\/em>.\u201d <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving wellness gifts to your employees will inspire them to become healthier and more productive workers in your organization. Best of all, they will think of you as a great leader for inspiring them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are 10 employee wellness gifts that can inspire and incentivize your employees to conduct more healthy behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vacation_Getaways\"><\/span>1. Vacation Getaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allianzworldwidepartners.com\/usa\/v_1565708380589\/media\/vci_2019_whitepaper_aga.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2019 Vacation Confidence Index<\/a> reported that nearly 36% of Americans hadn\u2019t gone on a vacation in over two years, and 51% hadn\u2019t gone on vacation in over one year. These were the two years before the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polynesia-3021072_1920-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"employee wellness gifts, vacation\" class=\"wp-image-104893\" style=\"width:652px;height:431px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polynesia-3021072_1920-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polynesia-3021072_1920-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polynesia-3021072_1920-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polynesia-3021072_1920-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/polynesia-3021072_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>During the two years of the pandemic, Americans were forced to stay at home and refrain from traveling. The long-term isolation has caused those previous statistics to increase drastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, travel restrictions are finally easing up in America and the rest of the world. So there is no better time to offer vacation getaways as gifts to your top-performing employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasonable vacation ideas for your employee wellness gifts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Golf Getaway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spa Retreat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scuba Diving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel w\/ Luxury Accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mountain Climbing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tropical Beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City Sightseeing Tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The vacation packages don\u2019t necessarily have to be expensive international trips costing you thousands of dollars. You could invest in local vacation getaways with adventurous or luxurious accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a strong incentive<\/strong> for employees to work hard and increase their productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relieve the stress<\/strong> <strong>of employees<\/strong> who have been eager to get away from work to relax in a dream setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve physical and mental health<\/strong> by allowing employees to live out their dream vacation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family members can be included<\/strong> in the vacation packages, allowing employees to make it a family getaway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expensive to purchase<\/strong> vacation packages as wellness gifts for employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fewer employees will win<\/strong> the vacation getaways, which could cause anger and resentment amongst those who don\u2019t win.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/11\/mindfulness-in-the-workplace\/\">10 Tips to Implement Mindfulness in the Workplace<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Plants\"><\/span>2. Plants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to an article published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4419447\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Library of Medicine<\/a>, young adults can experience less physiological and psychological stress when interacting with indoor plants. This interaction can profoundly affect suppressing their autonomic nervous system activity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/plant-4859394_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104894\" style=\"width:634px;height:423px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/plant-4859394_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/plant-4859394_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/plant-4859394_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/plant-4859394_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/plant-4859394_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your employees are trapped all day indoors with little to no view of the outdoors, you must fill their interior environment with lots of natural luscious greenery. Giving plants as wellness gifts will do wonders for your employees&#8217; mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-2\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plants are inexpensive<\/strong> to purchase as gifts for your employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple plant sizes<\/strong> are available. Small potted plants can fit on people\u2019s office desks. Bigger potted plants can go on the floor next to where they work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve the happiness<\/strong> of your employees who get to keep their plants in the same room where they work all day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aromatherapeutic benefits<\/strong> are available from certain plants that emit a naturally pleasant scent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-2\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distractions and heavy workloads<\/strong> could make it difficult for some employees to focus on their plants, especially if they are on the go and away from their desks frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plant care responsibilities<\/strong> get put on the shoulders of employees who may not want them. That could lead to dead plants on their desks and negatively impact their mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Gym_Memberships\"><\/span>3. Gym Memberships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/runrepeat.com\/gym-membership-statistics#gym-gender-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RunRepeat<\/a>, roughly 6.3% of Americans never use their active gym memberships. They also revealed that nearly 46% of all gym membership cancellations are because of cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not enough to tell employees to join a gym to get healthier. They already know gym workouts can lead to better health, but they lack the motivation to sign up and pay money for a gym membership. So, you must give them an extra reason to sign up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/machines-91849_1920-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"employee wellness gift, gym membership\" class=\"wp-image-104895\" style=\"width:642px;height:408px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/machines-91849_1920-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/machines-91849_1920-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/machines-91849_1920-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/machines-91849_1920-1536x976.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/machines-91849_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the most incentivizing employee wellness gifts is a free or discounted gym membership at a nearby gym. Your generous discounted gym membership could be the very thing that transforms the lives of your employees for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-3\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improve the physical health<\/strong> and wellness of your employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivate your employees<\/strong> to care about their physical health and do something about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase the work productivity<\/strong> of your employees by improving how they feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce the turnover rate<\/strong> by giving employees an incentive to stay with your company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner with local gyms<\/strong> to provide discounted memberships for free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-3\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No guarantee<\/strong> that your employees will use their gym membership unless you have an on-site gym at your workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inexperienced employees<\/strong> may not know how to exercise correctly. They may also lack the confidence to seek the advice of a personal trainer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/challenges\/\">WellSteps Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Emotional Health Challenges<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Smart_Watches\"><\/span>4. Smart Watches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equip your employees with the latest fitness technology by giving them smartwatches to wear on their wrists. Smartwatches allow employees to monitor their physical activity and health in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/smart-watch-889639_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"employee wellness gifts, smartwatch\" class=\"wp-image-104896\" style=\"width:652px;height:434px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/smart-watch-889639_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/smart-watch-889639_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/smart-watch-889639_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/smart-watch-889639_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The average smartwatch can detect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heart Rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active \/ Inactive Minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calories Burned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance Traveled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of Steps Taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep Quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no need to purchase expensive smartwatches with fancy features like reading and sending emails. Your employee wellness gifts can consist of affordable smartwatches designed explicitly for tracking health and fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-4\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy for employees to track their health<\/strong> and wellness wherever they go. They have to look at their wrists to get the latest health updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affordable smartwatch models<\/strong> are available, ranging from $50 to $300+.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivates employees<\/strong> <strong>to challenge themselves<\/strong> to improve their health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-4\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy to lose the smartwatch<\/strong> if it is taken off and left somewhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smartwatches are not 100% accurate<\/strong> in tracking an individual\u2019s health information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/01\/wearables-and-wellness-programs\/\">Wearables and Wellness Programs: The Complete Guide 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Admission_to_a_Running_Event\"><\/span>5. Admission to a Running Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Local running events are hosted in towns and cities all over the country. These are usually charitable events where people pay admission to participate in them. Then all the proceeds from the event are donated to charity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/marathon-4646827_1920-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"employee wellness gifts, running event admission\" class=\"wp-image-104898\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/marathon-4646827_1920-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/marathon-4646827_1920-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/marathon-4646827_1920-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/marathon-4646827_1920-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/marathon-4646827_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some examples of local running events include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5K Long Distance Running<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marathons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triathlons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trail Racing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Obstacle Racing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants don\u2019t have to be seasoned athletes. Anyone can participate in these events if they pay the admission. Alternatively, you can pay for someone else\u2019s admission and give it to them as an employee wellness gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gift of admittance to a local running event will motivate employees to run, jog, walk, or have fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-5\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheap admission fees<\/strong> for most local running events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contributes to an important charitable cause<\/strong> while improving the health of your employees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improves the physical health<\/strong> of employees and challenges them in ways they never imagined before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourages social activity <\/strong>between employees and other people in their community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-5\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy to slack off<\/strong> and not take the race seriously if too far behind the others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poor weather conditions<\/strong> could discourage employees from participating in the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Possible intimidation <\/strong>from watching other people race ahead and leave you behind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Gift_Cards\"><\/span>6. Gift Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giftcardwarehouse.ca\/blog\/why-gift-card-best-choice-wellness-program-incentives-2021#:~:text=An%20impressive%2070%25%20of%20employees%20say%20they%20prefer%20receiving%20gift%20cards%20from%20employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">70% of employees<\/a> claim they would rather receive gift cards as incentives from their employers. Employee wellness gift cards can incentivize your workers to improve their health in a number of ways. Here are some examples of suitable health-related gift cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fitness Gift Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grocery Store Gift Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and Beauty Gift Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience or Activity Gift Cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookstore Gift Cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose gift cards for stores and businesses which sell healthy products or services exclusively. If you give gift cards to a restaurant or store with healthy and unhealthy choices, your employees may feel more inclined to choose the latter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-6\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy to purchase and distribute<\/strong> gift cards to your employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employees get the freedom to choose<\/strong> which products or services they want to purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom gift card amounts<\/strong>are available with most merchants. You can set any budget you want for investing in employee gift cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourages strict focus on healthy products and services<\/strong> because that is all that can be purchased with the gift card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-6\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Difficult to find merchants <\/strong>with 100% healthy products or services for sale.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forces employees to shop at one specific store<\/strong> they may not like.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Personal_Training_Sessions\"><\/span>7. Personal Training Sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your employees may want to improve their physical health by working out, but they may not know which exercises to do. A gym membership alone won\u2019t be effective if your employees have not established a well-planned exercise routine. In this case, complimentary personal training sessions are the best wellness gifts for employees struggling with their physical health.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/personal-1277392_1920-1024x644.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104899\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:405px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/personal-1277392_1920-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/personal-1277392_1920-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/personal-1277392_1920-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/personal-1277392_1920-1536x966.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/personal-1277392_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Provide a few free personal training sessions to all employees who agree to using a gym membership. Most gyms offer personal training services for an hourly fee, so purchase a few hours of sessions for each employee. Some personal trainers also make house calls as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-7\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educates and teaches employees<\/strong> about various exercises and how to perform them correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creates a custom workout routine<\/strong> for each employee which accommodates their specific fitness goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motivates employees<\/strong> to complete their entire workout routine without slacking or giving up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishes friendship and trust<\/strong> between the employees and their trainer. An excellent personal trainer never passes judgment. Instead, they show empathy and kindness as they help their clients try to succeed. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-7\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It costs about $70 to $150<\/strong> for a few personal training sessions per employee. So, it may be too expensive for your budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No guarantee <\/strong>that your employees will purchase more personal training sessions after their free sessions expire. They may not want to pay the money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/office-challenge-ideas-office-fitness-challenges\/\">50 Office Challenge Ideas Including Office Fitness Challenges for 2023<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Water_Bottle\"><\/span>8. Water Bottle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260306062625\/https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/water\/art-20044256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine believes men should consume roughly 15.5 cups of fluids per day and women should consume roughly 11.5 cups of fluids per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydration is vitally important to sustaining health. Unfortunately, busy working professionals don\u2019t have time to run to a water fountain or water bottle vending machine whenever they get thirsty.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bottles-774466_1920-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104900\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:472px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bottles-774466_1920-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bottles-774466_1920-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bottles-774466_1920-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bottles-774466_1920-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bottles-774466_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A water bottle is a wellness gift that could be a lifesaver for employees trapped at their desks all day. They could fill up their water bottles before starting their work shifts and then keep them at their desks throughout the day. As a result, the water bottles are readily available whenever they get thirsty. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-8\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inexpensive to purchase<\/strong> as a wellness gift for each employee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to stay hydrated<\/strong> while remaining in one spot throughout the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevents fainting and sluggishness<\/strong> due to dehydration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydration is essential<\/strong> for improving physical health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-8\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unhealthy beverages <\/strong>could get put into it. No assurance that employees will fill the bottles with water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to lose or have stolen<\/strong> if the bottle is left somewhere unmonitored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Healthy_Meal_Plans\"><\/span>9. Healthy Meal Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/lose_wt\/eat\/calories.htm#:~:text=A%20healthy%20eating%20plan%3A,fats%2C%20sodium%2C%20and%20added%20sugars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">healthy meal plan<\/a> consists of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat meats, and low-fat dairy. But most people trying to lose weight don\u2019t know how to prepare nutritious meals which satisfy their taste buds. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several companies sell healthy meal delivery services, where they deliver pre-prepared nutritious meals to people\u2019s doorsteps every week. It saves people the trouble of having to prepare the foods themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/salad-1603608_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104901\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:485px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/salad-1603608_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/salad-1603608_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/salad-1603608_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/salad-1603608_1920-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/salad-1603608_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Purchase a healthy meal plan as a wellness gift for some or all of your employees to help them eat better foods. Companies that sell healthy meal plans include Fresh N Lean, Freshly, Blue Apron, and Skinny Taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS-9\"><\/span><strong>PROS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nutritious and tasty meals<\/strong> are prepared for your employees. It is perfect for nutrition novices who don\u2019t know how to prepare healthy meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meals are shipped<\/strong> to the homes of your employees weekly. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free trial periods <\/strong>are available at most companies that sell these meal plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food variety<\/strong> is found in the meal plans. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cons-7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS-9\"><\/span><strong>CONS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Doesn\u2019t eliminate the temptation<\/strong> to eat bad foods before or after eating these healthy meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Could get expensive<\/strong> to continue paying for a meal plan subscription for each employee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Personalized_Face_Masks\"><\/span><strong>10. Personalized Face Masks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic may not be going away anytime soon. Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">government restrictions<\/a> are getting lifted across the country, the virus is still a risk to people\u2019s health and lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you could provide an incentive for your employees to wear masks, it could potentially stop them from getting infected and spreading the virus in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-5590983_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104903\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:442px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-5590983_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-5590983_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-5590983_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-5590983_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-5590983_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Employees may not want to wear a dull-looking face mask with a solid color, but how about a personalized face mask with an original design? 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Don\u2019t feel pressured to purchase the most expensive gifts if they are not within your budget. The idea is to incentivize your employees to make healthier lifestyle decisions themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like some advice on the best wellness gifts to give your employees? If so, you should try out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\"><strong>WellSteps Free Demo<\/strong><\/a> to learn how to improve employee health with wellness gifts and several other methods.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA3-1024x597.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104677\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA3-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA3-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA3-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA3.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772842359948\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I still need to create an employee wellness program in the workplace if I offer wellness gifts to my workers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, employee wellness gifts are no substitute for establishing a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/03\/employee-wellness-program\/\"><strong>employee wellness program<\/strong><\/a> in your organization. Incorporate the gifts into your employee wellness program to support your overall plan of improving employee health.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1772842361559\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many employee wellness gifts should I give to my workers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can decide whether to give wellness gifts to a few employees or every employee. It all depends on your budget and the number of employees who could benefit the most from wellness gifts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773341597203\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What types of employee wellness gifts are most effective for encouraging healthy habits?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best employee wellness gifts are those that employees will actually use to support their health\u2014like fitness trackers, quality water bottles, massage or recovery tools, mindfulness app subscriptions, or standing desk accessories. These gifts make it easier for employees to practice healthy behaviors in their everyday lives. When wellness gifts are thoughtful and practical, they feel like real support, not just swag.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773341600636\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can we align employee wellness gifts with our overall wellness strategy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> If you want employee wellness gifts to truly move the needle, choose items that reinforce your existing challenges and wellness campaigns. For example, if you\u2019re running a hydration challenge, a high-quality water bottle makes perfect sense; for stress-focused months, relaxation or sleep tools are a better fit. When wellness gifts match your program themes, they become a constant reminder of your commitment to employee health.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773341601464\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can incentives and employee wellness gifts work together to drive participation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many companies pair employee wellness gifts with a structured points or incentive system so gifts feel earned instead of random. Employees earn points by participating in wellness activities, then redeem those points for curated wellness gifts that match your brand. That combination of clear goals and meaningful rewards can dramatically increase engagement and sustained participation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773341602224\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are employee wellness gifts a good option for remote or hybrid teams?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Employee wellness gifts are especially powerful for remote and hybrid teams because they create a tangible connection back to the organization. Sending wellness-focused items to home addresses shows that your support extends beyond the office walls. 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