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Health day in the company: How to promote the well-being of your employees

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11 September 2024
1 Minutes

A company health day is an excellent opportunity to raise employees' awareness of their own health and well-being. This day aims to promote healthy lifestyle habits and motivate employees to actively engage with topics such as physical fitness, mental health, nutrition and prevention. Through targeted offers, they can better assess health risks and take preventative measures to improve their own health in the long term.

A particular focus can be on promoting healthy and environmentally friendly mobility alternatives. This includes, for example, company bike leasing, which not only encourages more movement in everyday life, but also raises awareness of green mobility. Please also read our article “The impact of bike leasing on employee motivation”

By integrating such options into the health day, the company strengthens the sense of community and promotes a culture of caring and mutual support. Lease a Bike supports companies during the Health Day by providing appropriate offers, such as presentations and test rides.

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Reduction of sickness absences

By promoting health and preventing illness, sickness absence and the associated costs can be reduced in the long term. Healthy employees are sick less often and are present more frequently, which increases operational efficiency.

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Increase in productivity

Employees who feel healthy and well are more motivated and perform better. They contribute more to the company, which leads to higher productivity and better operating results.

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Improving the working atmosphere

A health day helps to increase well-being and satisfaction. A positive working atmosphere has a direct impact on employee motivation and loyalty.

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Strengthening the employer brand

By investing in the health of its employees, the company shows that it cares about the well-being of its workforce. This increases its attractiveness as an employer and strengthens employee loyalty.

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Fulfillment of legal requirements

A health day helps the company to comply with legal requirements for workplace health promotion and thus creates a safe and healthy working environment.

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Promotion of a sustainable corporate culture

The integration of health and mobility initiatives such as the company bike promotes a sustainable corporate culture that contributes to a healthier and more successful working environment in the long term.

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Benefits for the company

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Advantages for employees

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Increased health awareness

Employees receive valuable information and practical tips on how they can actively promote their health and minimize risks. This creates greater awareness of their own health.

Please also read our article “Health in the workplace: the importance and benefits of occupational health management”

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Prevention and early detection

Health checks and preventative measures help employees to identify health problems at an early stage and take targeted action. This promotes a proactive attitude towards their own health.

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Increase in well-being

Relaxation courses, exercise programs and healthy eating help to sustainably improve the well-being and quality of life of employees.

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Improving the work-life balance

The Health Day offers employees the opportunity to focus on their personal health and develop strategies for a better work-life balance.

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Strengthening social ties

Joint activities and workshops promote team spirit and strengthen social relationships among employees, making the working environment more pleasant and productive.

Planning and preparation

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Timeline and format

The time period (a single health day or a whole week) should be set in such a way that as many employees as possible can take part. Different working hours, such as shift work, must be taken into account.

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Budget and resources

An overview of the planned budget and the resources required for it is necessary in order to be able to correctly estimate the financial resources and the need for personnel and materials.

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Formation of a planning team

An interdisciplinary team should coordinate the planning and implementation. This may involve HR, the works council, health management and possibly external service providers.

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Partners and service providers

Cooperation with health insurance companies, health consultants, fitness studios or caterers for healthy eating can expand and enrich the range of services offered at the Health Day.

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Program design

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Possible aspects

The design of the program is at the heart of a successful Health Day. A varied program that takes into account the different interests and needs of employees is crucial for broad participation:

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Workshops and seminars

on relevant health topics such as stress management, back health, nutrition and exercise.

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Health checks and prevention

Organization of health checks (e.g. blood pressure measurement, cholesterol levels, eye tests) and preventive services (e.g. vaccinations, ergonomic advice).

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Activities and exercise

Fitness courses, sports competitions (e.g. company run, pedometer challenge) and relaxation exercises (e.g. yoga, meditation) offer practical ways to promote health.

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Healthy eating

Providing healthy snacks and drinks as well as cooking workshops or nutritional advice to raise awareness of healthy eating.

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Mental Health

Offers to promote mental health, such as mindfulness training, burnout prevention and counseling by external psychologists.

Follow-up

The follow-up of a health day is crucial in order to measure the success of the event and promote sustainable improvements:
  • Evaluation of the measures: Systematic collection of feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  • Preparation of a final report: Documentation of the results, number of participants, feedback and lessons learned in order to formulate recommendations for future health days.
  • Acknowledgements: Official expressions of thanks to all involved, including the planning team and external partners.
  • Long-term implementation: Consideration of how successful elements can be permanently integrated into day-to-day operations, e.g. through regular health offers or the introduction of service leasing as a fixed option.



A health day not only offers short-term benefits, but can also contribute to a healthier and more successful corporate culture in the long term. With thorough planning and a clear focus on the needs of employees, such a day can become a valuable part of company health management.

11 September, 2024