Healthy living initiatives will be implemented in workplaces

During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all businesses, save essential businesses, mandated their employees to work from home. Research had previously shown that almost 25% to 35% of all Americans have sedentary lifestyles. ^[1] During quarantine, these percentages drastically increased and many people grew increasingly aware of the inactive lifestyle they led. The increase in sedentary lifestyles prompted companies to plan small but impactful changes to reinforce health and wellness for their workers. A common initiative is to provide free and healthy snacks to workers. 32% of all companies already do this but there is projected to be a sharp increase after the pandemic. ^[2] Also, many companies are planning on partnering with gyms or personal trainers to provide virtual or in-person exercise opportunities for their workers. Mental health has become an equally important initiative. Companies are providing safe spaces and personal counselors to all of their employees. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has reoriented people's priorities towards personal health and wellbeing. Many companies are being responsible towards their employees' needs and finding different ways to ensure this.