Most adults spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else. Full-time employees in the U.S. spend an average of 8.4 hours a day on the job, making the workplace one of the most influential environments for shaping health and wellbeing. The workplace is more than a job site; it is a community where employees build relationships, manage challenges, and contribute to shared success.
By offering wellness programs and creating supportive policies, employers help employees manage stress, maintain good health, and stay focused and motivated. This proactive approach not only improves individual wellbeing but also increases productivity, reduces absenteeism, and lowers healthcare costs. Employers who prioritize wellness are not just supporting their employees; they are strengthening their entire organization.
SDSU Extension Worksite Wellbeing is designed to support small- to mid-sized South Dakota businesses by offering practical, easy-to-implement programming that helps create healthier, more engaged workplaces. The Worksite Wellbeing program gives small businesses the tools and guidance they need to strengthen their culture and improve employee wellbeing. These efforts create benefits that reach employees, leaders, customers, and the broader community.
Topics
Learn the science behind how food connects to mental and physical health.
Learn how to plan, cook and prepare nutritious food.
Add these workouts, stretches and activities to improve your physical health.
Practice recommended safety precautions before, during and after physical activity.
Build healthy habits to manage stress and cultivate relationships with friends, family, children, co-workers, partners and adolescents.
Increase your financial knowledge and develop basic skills.
Build a plan to secure your financial well-being.
Our Programs
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Healthy Sleep and Shift Work
Learn how to overcome a few common barriers that may impact your ability to achieve restful sleep when working a non-traditional work schedule.
Stretching Through the Workday
Working remotely has become increasingly popular, but it has also increased the amount of time individuals spend sitting at a desk. Taking regular breaks to stretch can help relieve aches and pains, while providing a much-needed mental break during your workday.
Healthy Ways to Reduce Stress
Effective stress management techniques can help you approach managing your stress in a healthy manner, such as practicing good time management, having realistic expectations, practicing relaxation techniques, or becoming more physically active.
