December is approaching, bringing with it a magical atmosphere filled with social gatherings, celebrations, and... unhealthy temptations. As enjoyable as this time of year can be, it can also pose a challenge for you as an HR manager. From lavish lunch spreads to colleagues bringing in trays of festive biscuits, this is the season when employees often opt for less healthy choices. And here you are, tasked with the noble challenge of balancing support for healthy habits with maintaining the festive spirit. Vitality initiatives can certainly be a bit playful and festive this month. But how do you achieve that?

December: a month of indulgence and vitality 🍫

Every HR manager knows the scene: you’re encouraging your team to embrace healthier habits, but the arrival of autumn with its constant drizzle makes even the simplest activities, like going for a walk, a bit of a challenge. The rain can be an easy excuse for employees to stay glued to their desks or cozy up inside. But, as we know, movement and fresh air are key for boosting energy and productivity. So, how can you turn rainy days into a vitality initiative that employees will actually look forward to? Here are 5 fun and easy ways to get your employees outside, even when it’s pouring.

How to motivate your employees to walk outside in rainy autumn 🍂

As an HR manager, you might recognize this: absenteeism often seems like the largest expense. It’s logical since it’s visible and directly measurable. But what if something even more costly is lurking in the shadows? The hidden costs often go unnoticed: reduced productivity. While you're focusing on absence policies and return-to-work programs, the costs of productivity loss creep in unnoticed. And this is where you can make significant gains. Imagine five employees becoming 20% more productive—that’s the equivalent of hiring one extra employee without the added expense.

Did you know absenteeism isn’t your biggest cost? 🚀

Every HR manager probably knows it: you've come up with a great vitality initiative, something you're sure will make employees healthier and happier. But as soon as you launch it, you notice a wall of reticence. At the coffee machine, you hear some muttering - a ‘yes-but’ here, a ‘takes too much time anyway’ there. You suddenly notice that the excitement you had expected turns into hesitation. Now what?
How do you ensure that employees not only hear about the initiative, but actively sign up and participate? Here are four easy ways to remove the barrier to sign-up and motivate employees to get involved.

Motivate your fellow employees to sign up - how do you go about it? 🌞

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December: a month of indulgence and vitality 🍫

How to motivate your employees to walk outside in rainy autumn 🍂

Did you know absenteeism isn’t your biggest cost? 🚀

Motivate your fellow employees to sign up - how do you go about it? 🌞

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