Make Your Staff More Productive

Taking small breaks at work may actually be beneficial by reducing employee fatigue, increasing energy and helping your employees to be more productive. People who sit most of the day are believed to be at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Encouraging your employees to get up and walk around for a few minutes each hour may improve their health as well as their productivity. A healthier workforce may reduce your NJ workers compensation insurance claims as well.

There are also some quick exercises employees can do at their desks throughout the day for rejuvenation, to improve their focus and to provide an energy boost. 

•Looking away from the computer every half hour and taking five or six deep breaths may boost your employee’s energy level and reduce the risk of eye sight problems. 
•Rolling their wrists and doing some neck stretches may reduce muscle tension, particular for those who enter data or type for much of the day.
•Standing up and doing lunges and other leg stretches may reduce the risk of leg cramps and improve circulation. 
•Twisting the upper body from the waist may stretch and strengthen the lower back which tends to become tight from prolonged sitting. 

Encouraging employees to take short breaks every hour for stretching and walking around may contribute to an overall healthier and more satisfied workforce. You may find your employees take fewer sick days and your staff turnover might decrease as well. Encouraging brief exercise breaks may have the added benefit of contributing to a reduction in NJ workers compensation insurance claims due to an overall improvement in employee health. 

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