Question
Thabo is the manager of a small and medium enterprise (SME) and is thinking of simple, cost-effective ways to initiate a wellness programme in his enterprise. Which of the following initiatives would you suggest to Thabo?
Option A
Set up a canteen with a delicious menu; provide a designated smoking area for employees and provide a vending machine that sells chocolates and soft-drinks.
Option B
Set up a canteen that provides a healthy menu; provide filtered water canisters in the office and arrange exercise classes with a fitness instructor.
Option C
Sell alcohol and cigarettes in the tuck-shop; provide filtered water and have a designated smoking area.
Option D
All of the above
Option A
Set up a canteen with a delicious menu; provide a designated smoking area for employees and provide a vending machine that sells chocolates and soft-drinks.
Option B
Set up a canteen that provides a healthy menu; provide filtered water canisters in the office and arrange exercise classes with a fitness instructor.
Option C
Sell alcohol and cigarettes in the tuck-shop; provide filtered water and have a designated smoking area.
Option D
All of the above
Answers
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I would suggest Option B for Thabo's wellness programme. Setting up a canteen that provides a healthy menu, providing filtered water canisters, and arranging exercise classes with a fitness instructor are all initiatives that promote healthy habits and overall well-being among employees. These initiatives are not only cost-effective but also encourage a healthier lifestyle, which can lead to improved productivity and morale within the workplace.
Options A and C include elements that may undermine health and wellness efforts, such as selling unhealthy food and providing smoking areas. Therefore, they would not be suitable for a wellness programme. Option D, which suggests all of the above, can also be dismissed for similar reasons.
Options A and C include elements that may undermine health and wellness efforts, such as selling unhealthy food and providing smoking areas. Therefore, they would not be suitable for a wellness programme. Option D, which suggests all of the above, can also be dismissed for similar reasons.