{"id":2731,"date":"2020-01-02T15:23:53","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T22:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T22:54:06","slug":"employee-wellness-program-examples-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Employee Wellness Program Examples for Any Budget"},"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 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><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\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Why_are_employee_wellness_programs_important\" >Why are employee wellness programs important?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#What_physical_activity_wellness_program_examples_work_for_most_budgets\" >What physical activity wellness program examples work for most budgets?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Low_Cost_Physical_Wellness_Strategies\" >Low Cost Physical Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Medium_Cost_Physical_Wellness_Strategies\" >Medium Cost Physical Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#High_Cost_Physical_Wellness_Strategies\" >High Cost Physical Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#What_nutrition-focused_wellness_plan_examples_can_employers_implement\" >What nutrition-focused wellness plan examples can employers implement?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Low-Cost_Wellness_Strategies\" >Low-Cost Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Medium_Cost_Wellness_Strategies\" >Medium Cost Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#High_Cost_Wellness_Strategies\" >High Cost Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#What_tobacco_cessation_wellness_program_examples_are_effective_in_the_workplace\" >What tobacco cessation wellness program examples are effective in the workplace?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Low_Cost_Wellness_Strategies\" >Low Cost Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#Medium_Cost_Wellness_Strategies-2\" >Medium Cost Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#High_Cost_Wellness_Strategies-2\" >High Cost Wellness Strategies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#What_should_employers_do_next_after_reviewing_wellness_program_examples\" >What should employers do next after reviewing wellness program examples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-wellness-program-examples-budget\/#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 do employee wellness programs look like at different budget levels?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Employee wellness programs can be effective at almost any budget when they focus on participation, behavior change, and clear goals. Lower-cost programs often use simple activities like walking challenges, health education, and incentives, while higher-budget programs add screenings, coaching, and structured support. The most successful programs match spending to employee needs and use clear tracking to ensure the program delivers measurable health and cost results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-employee-wellness-programs-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_employee_wellness_programs_important\"><\/span>Why are employee wellness programs important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee wellness programs can use a variety of strategies to help improve employee health. Here are 50 employee wellness program examples for physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco cessation that have been used by hundreds of worksites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every example may be right for your worksite, but all of them will help make a difference. In addition, the 50 wellness program examples are listed from least to most expensive. <a href=\"https:\/\/community.thriveglobal.com\/6-budget-friendly-ways-to-reboot-an-employee-wellness-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Regardless of your wellness budget<\/strong> <\/a>you can start improving employee health. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples are linked to additional online resources and tools you can use to make a great wellness package for employees. These are outstanding free resources. &nbsp;Even if you don&#8217;t use the resources, they will give you great ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are enough great employee wellness program examples shown here to help any worksite get a great start on having a health, happy workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/23\/employee-health-programs\/\">Employee Health Programs Worth Investing In<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-physical-activity-wellness-program-examples-work-for-most-budgets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_physical_activity_wellness_program_examples_work_for_most_budgets\"><\/span>What physical activity wellness program examples work for most budgets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People who are <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240724031236\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/workplacehealthpromotion\/model\/control-costs\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">physically active reduce their risk<\/a> for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and have lower stress. The recommended level of physical activity to produce most health benefits is 150 minutes of physical activity per week. <strong>People who stay fit will cost less, be present more, and be more productive at work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/benefits-of-having-a-wellness-program.jpg\" alt=\"Employee wellness program morning event-group of employees stretching. \" class=\"wp-image-2705\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/benefits-of-having-a-wellness-program.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/benefits-of-having-a-wellness-program-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/benefits-of-having-a-wellness-program-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Cost_Physical_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Low Cost Physical Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Create a company culture that discourages sedentary behavior, such as TV viewing on breaks and sitting for long periods of time.<br>2. Offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/worklife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">flexible work hours<\/a> to allow for physical activity during the day.<br>3. Support <a href=\"https:\/\/greatist.com\/fitness\/deskercise-33-ways-exercise-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">physical activity breaks<\/a> during the workday, such as stretching or walking.<br>4. Map out on-site trails or nearby walking routes.<br>5. Host <a href=\"https:\/\/americawalks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">walk-and-talk meetings<\/a>.<br>6. Post <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18809541\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">motivational signs<\/a> at elevators and escalators to encourage stair use.<br>7. Provide exercise\/physical fitness messages and information to employees.<br>8. Have employees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapmyride.com\/routes\/\">map their own biking<\/a> or walking route to and from work.<br>9. Provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcoproducts.com\/?source=parkit\">bicycle racks<\/a> in safe, convenient, and accessible locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium_Cost_Physical_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Medium Cost Physical Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Provide shower and\/or changing facilities on-site.<br>11. Provide outdoor exercise areas such as fields and trails for employee use.<br>12. Provide or support recreation leagues and other physical activity events (on-site or in the community).<br>13. Start employee activity clubs (e.g., walking, bicycling).<br>14. Explore discounted or subsidized memberships at local health clubs, recreation centers, or YMCAs.<br>15. Implement incentive-based programs to encourage physical activity, such as activity tracker walking challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Cost_Physical_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>High Cost Physical Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>16. Offer on-site fitness opportunities, such as group classes or personal training.<br>17. Provide an on-site exercise facility.<br>18. Provide incentives for participation in physical activity and\/or weight management\/maintenance activities.<br>19.&nbsp;Allow for use of facilities outside of normal work hours.<br>20. Provide on-site child care facilities to facilitate physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/wellness-program-incentives\/\">Wellness Program Incentives: The Complete Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nutrition-focused-wellness-plan-examples-can-employers-implement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_nutrition-focused_wellness_plan_examples_can_employers_implement\"><\/span>What nutrition-focused wellness plan examples can employers implement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy eating is <a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu\/disease-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">crucial in the prevention<\/a> and management for those with a higher weight or obesity. Consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains helps prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, stroke, and heart disease. Healthy eating also helps improve productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees often eat and drink at work, therefore strategies and policies that improve the food culture make sense. For example, employees will eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods if they are available in the cafeteria, vending machines, and at company meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fruit-1213041_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Example of healthy fruits that can be included as part of the wellness program offering.\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fruit-1213041_960_720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fruit-1213041_960_720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fruit-1213041_960_720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/fruit-1213041_960_720-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reducing the price of healthy food can encourage employees to make better choices. Allowing employees to store and prepare food at work will help them avoid the expense and negative health impact of fast food. Here are some additional examples from successful wellness packages for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-low-cost-wellness-strategies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Cost_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Low-Cost Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>21. Send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com\/resource\/motivational-posters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">healthy food messages <\/a>to employees (i.e. email, posters, payroll stuffers, etc.).<br>22. Promote fruit and vegetables through motivational signs, posters, etc.<br>23. Provide  edicated spaces away from the work area for breaks and lunch.<br>24. Offer appealing, low-cost, healthful food options,  in vending machines, snack bars, and break rooms.<br>25. Choose healthy food options&nbsp;for vending machines, snack bars, and break rooms.<br>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com\/resource\/physical-activity-and-healthy-eating-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Promote healthy choices<\/a> by increasing the percentage of healthy options that are available.<br>27. Use competitive pricing to make healthier choices economical.<br>27. Advertise healthy options so that they stand out.<br>29. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/default.htm#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Promote inexpensive<\/a> healthy food.<br>30. Ask on-site cafeterias to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240221220504\/https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/cooking-skills\/cooking\/techniques\/healthy-cooking-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">healthy cooking practices<\/a>.<br>31. Ask on-site cafeterias to set <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230510113229\/http:\/\/health.gov\/Our-Work\/Food-Nutrition\/Previous-Dietary-Guidelines\/2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">nutritional standards<\/a> that align with dietary guidelines.<br>32. Provide appropriate portion sizes and provide portion size information via food labeling.<br>33. Offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com\/resource\/healthy-meeting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">healthful food alternatives<\/a> at meetings, company functions, and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium_Cost_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Medium Cost Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>34. Make kitchen equipment (refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, blenders, etc.) available for employee food storage and preparation.<br>35. Offer local fruits and vegetables at the worksite (i.e. farmer\u2019s market).<br>36. Facilitate on-site gardening.<br>37. Provide interactive food opportunities such as taste testing, food preparation skills, and peer-to-peer modeling.<br>38. Establish workplace policies and programs that <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240307212239\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/breastfeeding\/pdf\/BF_guide_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">promote and support breastfeeding<\/a>.<br>39. Provide an appropriate place for breastfeeding\/pumping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Cost_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>High Cost Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>40. Provide incentives for participation in nutrition or weight management activities (these can range from low cost items such as water bottles to high cost items such as health insurance rebates).<br>41. Include the employees\u2019 family members in a campaign promoting fruit and vegetable consumption.<br>42. Provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lactationtraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">lactation education programs.<\/a><br>43. Acquire refrigerated vending machines to facilitate offering healthier cold items (fruits, vegetables, low-fat yogurt, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/employee-health-and-wellness-programs\/\">What Happens After 2 Years of Employee Health and Wellness Programs?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-tobacco-cessation-wellness-program-examples-are-effective-in-the-workplace\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tobacco_cessation_wellness_program_examples_are_effective_in_the_workplace\"><\/span>What tobacco cessation wellness program examples are effective in the workplace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The negative health effects of smoking and second hand smoke are well established. <strong>Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States each year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list of diseases associated with cigarette smoking is long and costly. Compared to nonsmokers, smokers cost more and consume more medical care. Insurance companies and employers now see the value of covering smoking cessation programs and medications in a wellness package for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/corporate-wellness-ideas-EAP.png\" alt=\"Two individuals in deep discussion as part of the counseling offered with the wellness program.\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/corporate-wellness-ideas-EAP.png 849w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/corporate-wellness-ideas-EAP-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/corporate-wellness-ideas-EAP-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to the Centers for Disease Control, smoking costs the nation $167 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost worker productivity. The CDC estimates each employee that smokes costs your company $3,391 per year\u2014including $1,760 in lost productivity and $1,623 in excess medical expenses.&nbsp;Smoking cessation programs have shown both an immediate and a long-term return on investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Cost_Wellness_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>Low Cost Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>44. Create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/risk-prevention\/tobacco\/great-american-smokeout.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">policy prohibiting tobacco use<\/a> anywhere on company property.<br>45. Provide prompts\/posters to support no tobacco use policy.<br>46. Promote the <a href=\"https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tobacco Quit Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium_Cost_Wellness_Strategies-2\"><\/span><strong>Medium Cost Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>47. Support participation in smoking cessation activities during work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Cost_Wellness_Strategies-2\"><\/span><strong>High Cost Wellness Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>48. Provide onsite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealthlawcenter.org\/sites\/default\/files\/resources\/ws-fs-counseling-2009.pdf\">individual or group counseling<\/a>.<br>49. Provide a health plan sponsored individual, group, or telephone counseling program.<br>50. Provide cessation medications through health insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-employers-do-next-after-reviewing-wellness-program-examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_employers_do_next_after_reviewing_wellness_program_examples\"><\/span>What should employers do next after reviewing wellness program examples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem a bit overwhelming, even after all of these employee wellness program examples, and you may feel like you have to do a lot more than what is actually necessary.  These are many of the employee wellness program examples that our team at WellSteps puts together for companies.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us help make it easier for you!  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\">Come see a free demo and discover<\/a><\/strong> how to help your employees better their health which will better your business and bottom line with a simple wellness package for your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/get-wellsteps-walking.bmp\" alt=\"wellsteps helps get your employees healthier\" class=\"wp-image-2810\" style=\"width:468px;height:261px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><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-1766763957398\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><em>How do You Promote Employee Wellness?<\/em><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can create and involve employees in a wellness program with events, activities, challenges, and opportunities to better their health in multiple ways. Education about physical, mental, social, and emotional health is just the beginning. You can also organize ways to help employees build better relationships with each other, incorporate social media and online methods, bring in biometric testing opportunities, and utilize corporate wellness consultants like WellSteps to assist.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766763969882\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><em>How can small businesses start a wellness program without overspending?<\/em><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A comprehensive wellness program does not have to start all at once. Many organizations choose the long-term strategy, building year over year to ensure participation, manage spend, and ensure buy-in. Small businesses can start a wellness program by focusing on digital tools and basic incentives. WellSteps offers a variety of low-cost tools and resources ideal for small businesses. 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