Wellness Programme @ Nestlé
We strongly believe there is a strong correlation between good health and business excellence. Recognising this, Nestlé Singapore launched an integrated and comprehensive Wellness @ Nestlé programme at end 2003 to promote awareness and impart necessary life-skills to strive for a healthy work-life for all staff. This emcompasses:-
Nutrition Information
Continuous learning was encouraged with easy access to information internally and externally via Company’s Wellness website and its related e-learning tool.
Healthy Cooking
Nutritious cooking demonstrations were organised by our in-house Home Economist to encourage employees to cook healthy dishes using our products.
Healthy Eating: Our nutritionist reviews the menu in our factory canteen regularly to ensure that healthier food choices (both in terms of the methods of cooking and the ingredients used) are offered.
Talks/Education
Regular talks/presentations and workshops on wellness (nutrition, management of weight, cholesterol, heart diseases, stress, first aid etc) were organized for staff to learn first hand from qualified nutritionists and instructors.
Regular Health Screening/Fitness Checks
Regular health screening/fitness measures and health trend results helped us to plan appropriate wellness activities and also to promote self-awareness, which also reinforce self-responsibility of staying fit and healthy. Targeted intervention such as Body Weight & Cholesterol Management Programme was organised for staff with weight and cholesterol problems.
Exercises and Workouts
Weekly, rotating sets of exercise classes like Yoga, Aerobics, Pilates are held at nearby locations for convenient workouts after work. Varied outdoor activities like mass exercises/walks in parks, dragon boating and water polo were organised to encourage work-life balance.
Fruity Day
To highlight the benefits of fruit and vegetables, we designate Tuesdays as Fruity Day.
Health Awards
For all the above Wellness activities organised for employees, Nestlé Singapore was awarded the Bronze and Silver Singapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Life Time Health) Awards respectively in Year 2004 and 2005 by the Health Promotion Board in recognition of our commendable Workplace Health Promotion Programme.
What’s Next
Moving forward, we will expand our programme based on health screening results and lifestyle/health practices survey for employees who need special intervention, pursue popular physical activities and nutrition/wellness talks and education for the larger population.