Joan Jones, our HR and Administration Manager, recently shared insights into how these programs are strengthening the AMS culture, lowering burnout, and bringing our team closer together.
A Holistic Approach to Wellness
Our wellness resources are designed to help associates stay healthier, feel better, and achieve a true work-life balance. We actively provide resources and activities across several key areas:
- Preventive Care & Health Education: We offer health education sessions and preventive care incentives to encourage proactive health management.
- Biometric Screenings: Employee participation has skyrocketed. While participation sat at around 11% the year before last, it jumped to well over 40% this year as more employees do the legwork to earn health incentives.
- Mental & Spiritual Support: True well-being goes beyond physical fitness. We provide mental health awareness programs and spiritual activities to support our employees wherever they may need assistance.
Connection Through Friendly Competition
The AMS culture is positive, but it is also extremely competitive. We tap into that energy by organizing group wellness activities that allow our associates to bond, support one another, and build community.
Our team thrives on friendly competition, regularly participating in:
- Fitness and step challenges (which even extend to employee family members!)
- Healthy workplace events
- Educational sessions
To ensure everyone stays informed, our primary strategy is clear communication, utilizing emails, texting, poster boards, and events to keep wellness top of mind.
The Goal: Work-Life Balance
When people feel their best, workplace morale improves, and energy levels stay high. By reducing stress and promoting healthy habits, our associates achieve a better work-life balance that directly supports sustained performance.
Ultimately, our wellness program is about providing the tools our team needs to thrive both at the office and in their home lives. When our team succeeds individually, we succeed together.
