WHC “Work It” Workshop Kick Off
Dining Services Manager Teresa Hougen took own your business one step further this past month with the launch of the Work It Workshop. Focusing on the employees Hougen has developed an inservice that many employees flock to attend. Hougen with team members; Wellness Coordinator Amanda Lynch, and Registered Dietitian Megan Peters. Hougen has put together a well rounded presentation that helps employees with every day items such as healthy living, and the importance of their jobs at the Western Home Communities.
The meeting starts out with some healthy exercise. Lynch provides a few simple exercises that boost employees moods and get them ready for the remainder of the meeting. The focus is on using simple household products or their own body weight to perform each exercise. Laughter fills the room as some employees have not done some of the exercises Lynch demonstrates.
Once all are settled down, Peters explains the monthly highlights and encourages employees to always talk to someone on the management team with any questions comments of concerns. Hougen concludes the meeting with allowing the staff to voice their opinions about the good, and the things that need improvement. It has been a really healthy thing for employees to be able to have the freedom to voice their opinions and to be able to work as a team to correct them. Hougen stated after the meeting; “I feel this is the best way to communicate with employees. They understand the clear and transparent nature of my requests, and we are able to hear their side of things as well. All in all it makes a stronger team.” Hougen and team are looking forward to continued success with these work it workshops in the coming new year!