The Best Lunch and Learn Ideas for Employee Well-Being
The Lunch and Learn or Brown Bag Sessions can be a standard in your successful wellness program. You can tailor your topics to share information that is relevant to your business and employees. Bringing in outside speakers can offer a refreshing change of pace without a large price tag.
To get you started on your Lunch and Learn program, we have gathered a big list of lunch and learn ideas for several areas of employee well-being. We’ve focused on the three areas of the wellness pyramid – physical, mental, and financial health, as well as some “professional wellness” ideas.
Don’t forget to download a print-friendly copy of this list with 12 Bonus Ideas at the end of this post!
Physical Well-Being
Local gym or trainer for short exercise
Nutritionist
Men’s Health
Women’s Health
Children’s Health
Desk Stretches/Chair Yoga
How to Improve Your Sleep
Heart Disease Prevention
How Foods Affect Your Mood
Get to Know Your Fitness Tracker (after implementing a Step Challenge)
Sugar Detox and How to Avoid Cravings
Looking After Your Eyes at Work
Beverage Nutrition
Stress Snack Alternatives to Junk Food
How to Cut Down on Your Caffeine
How to Move More and Sit Less at Work
Super Food Nutrition
Diabetes Prevention & Management
How to Reduce Muscle Tension
Cooking Class/Demonstration
Self-Defense Classes
Build Your Home First-Aid Kit
Take on a Popular Diet & Stay Healthy (Nutritionist)
100 Calorie Snacks
Mental Well-Being
How to Improve Your Memory
Watch a TED Talk Together (Open Discussion After)
Decluttering for Peace of Mind (at work or at home)
Caregiving Assistance
Office Watch Party (local sports team, current events, Olympics, etc.)
Create a Vision Board for Your Goals
Creative Writing Workshop
Life Skills Classes (change tire, fix leaky sink, etc.)
How to Develop Better Listening Skills
Understanding and Managing Anxiety
How to Support a Loved One with Anxiety/Depression/Etc.
Time Management for Successful Work/Life Balance
Financial Well-Being
Review Your 401(k) program
Saving for Vacation
Will & Estate Planning Tips/Advice
Retirement Planning Overview
Budgeting Tips and Methods
How to Save for College for Your Kids
Tips for Saving with Your FSA/HSA
Tips for Saving at the Pharmacy
How Being Eco-Friendly can Help Save Money
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
DIY Investing + Tools to Help
Small Changes Create Big Savings
Identity Security Tips
Home Office Security Tips
Professional Well-Being
Holding Effective Meetings
Reaching Inbox Zero
How to Set SMART Goals
Building Your Personal Brand
Learn About Communication Styles
Giving and Receiving Constructive Criticism
Finding and Implementing Your “Power Hour” (Productivity)
Trending Time Management Techniques Such as “Pomodoro”
Overcoming Procrastination
How to Use LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Etc.
Intro to Computer Programming
Intro to Web Development (HTML/CSS)
“Your Company or Department” Hacks
How to Manage Workplace Conflicts
Networking Practice (Elevator Speeches)
Toastmaster Style Public Speaking Help
Looking for even more wellness program ideas? Check out our Guide to Successful Wellness Programs and more free content on the Resource Center. Get benefits and wellness help from the Austin Benefits team – call us today!
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