" A couple of people volunteered to make posters with the vision to put up in the department. We will be meeting again in a week to discuss some pilot cross-functional projects we can do. Then, once we get these results, we will meet with other departments and let them know our results, so they can institute team-based work, as well.

Keeping our employees healthy has long been important in our company. Being in shape is a win-win situation. Our people are more fit, so they feel better in both mind and body. Employees who feel good are more productive and work harder toward our company's goals.

Because of our emphasis on health, we have offered a variety of programs and activities through the years. We know that each person is different when it comes to exercise and health matters, so wanted to provide varied options.

In the past, we have had speakers come in and talk about health issues, such as ways to stop smoking, following a healthy diet, handling stress...

One of our employees also runs a yoga session once a week, very popular with guys and gals.
Last year, as a benefit, we decided to pay half of each person's cost for membership at a gym/fitness center, either down the street or near home. Many people took advantage of this, and we are glad. Surveys show that employees who stay fit miss less work hours and have fewer injuries, which is a cost savings for our company. Other organizations have saved up to $10 on every $1 put toward wellness programs.

As a result, we will soon be opening up our own workout center downstairs in this building. It will be free for all employees and include aerobics, swimming, yoga, and workout equipment. It will be open from 6:00am to 10:00pm every day and have at least one instructor here at all times. If there is extra room, families will also be able to use the facility.

We all look forward to having a lot of good, healthy fun.