You are to assume the role of director of human resources for Mitchem Designs, a small graphic design firm. The owner of the company has asked you to recommend low-cost options for an in-house employee wellness program.
Mitchem Designs has a staff of 50 full-time employees that spend most of the workday in front of computer screens. Given the nature of their work, employees tend to work independently and not in groups, making the workday even more intense. The owner encourages employees to take breaks throughout the day to visit the break room and chat with co-workers or to simply walk around the block to get fresh air.
The owner feels that employers that offer their employees wellness or fitness programs demonstrate they care about their employees, have better recruitment and retention, and will result in higher productivity and less employee stress.
The owner of Mitchem Designs wants to provide employees with a fitness program but has found that traditional programs are far too expensive. The owner cannot afford local gym memberships or even discounted memberships. The cost of fitness equipment is too expensive to outright purchase. Due to the expense of fitness, the owner feels that wellness options would be more affordable and have the same results.
The owner has asked you to recommend low-cost wellness options that Mitchem Designs can offer its employees. The owner is open to all suggestions, including use of empty office spaces.
