May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month. This international and national observance of health and fitness in the workplace was created by the National Association for Health and Fitness. Research has repeatedly found that workforce wellness strongly impacts employee health and the company as a whole. 

Healthy lifestyles don't happen by accident but with action. When healthy living is intentionally promoted within the workplace, employees feel more empowered to make choices that benefit their fitness and well-being. Here are a few ways you can help promote wellness in the workplace:

• Organize Wellness Challenges. Use wellness challenges to motivate employees to drink more water, stretch more frequently, or opt for healthier snack options.

• Utilize Your Benefits. Check out the MyBenefitsPlus website, where you can find important information about all of the voluntary benefits and discount options that are currently available to you from top providers.

• Send Deskercise Suggestions. Once a week, send an email with suggestions of quick exercises employees can perform at their desks or workspaces.