Message #21811

[superninjaadmin]

Hi Lemmie,

Besides making sure that all of our office workers have ergonomic desks and chairs...as far as alternative health benefit packages, my employer offers an employee assistance program.  Basically to get professional guidance/counseling/therapy to assist employees through personal problems like divorce, etc.  Employer also reimburses $300 per year towards a membership to a gymnasium.  We also have a small gym in our building that is free that people use (has a treadmill, stairmasters, stationary bikes and a small universal weight set).  We've also arranged to have a massage therapist visit our office every Wednesday (all day).  She has a massage table and blocks out 15 minute slots for those who would like to have a massage.  It's nice because lots of people have back problems and stress and it's easy to just walk down the hallway into a quiet room for a quick massage.  Another thing we did was coordinate an aerobics instructor that gave classes in our cafeteria after work hours three days a week.  I think if you have the space available and employee interest, you might be able to contract someone to visit your offices after work hours to offer their services.  Something to think about.  

SNA