There isn’t a singular definition for a wellness room but they are becoming more and more commonplace in Corporate America.
By law, Section 7 (r) of the Fair Labor Standards Act requires adequate break time for nursing mothers for one year after the child’s birth and the allocated room must be other than a bathroom and shielded from view. A minimum footprint of 7 feet by 7 feet is recommended as it allows for a 5-foot ADA radius circle with a 24-inch deep counter. Milk storage, sink, sound privacy and physical privacy are all fundamental to create an efficient and restful pumping session. Today, with over 75% of new mothers in the USA choosing to breastfeed, the addition of a Mother’s Room increases the employers ROI three-fold.
- Lower health care costs
- Lower employee absenteeism rates (since babies are healthier)
- Lower turnover rate and higher employee productivity and loyalty
Companies that employ more than 50 people are required to supply a Mother’s Room, but where does that leave everyone else? Que left, in walks the Wellness Room!
Some offices opt for a large communal room, other prefer small or individual rooms and some decide to make the most of the great outdoors. There are two things to keep in mind regardless of the size and location…. Besides that, the sky is the limit!
- A Wellness Room should be absent of all technology.
- A Wellness Room should function as a place to escape from the stressors of the workplace.
Add one of these rooms to your workplace:
- Exercise Room
- Relaxation Room
- Meditation Space
- Quiet Room
- Stretching Studio
- Mother’s Room
Wellness Room, PARsolutions Client, Bridgewater, NJ
Wellness Room, PARsolutions Client, Florham Park, NJ
2 Wellness Rooms, PARsolutions Client, South Plainfield, NJ
Form and function with a bit of creative thinking added can transform an underused conference room (or large closet!)
PARsolutions ensures medicinal needs are met through the addition of a sink, refrigerator, storage and lounge seating; but also includes yoga mats, aromatherapy, soundscapes, adjustable lighting, water features, LED fireplaces, massage chairs and idealistic murals when inspiration (and budget) prevails!
Get Inspired…
A small space with your employees needs (and wants) in mind is a perfect end of year present to show appreciation and add apparent value (and employee retention) as we start the New Year and our never ending resolutions. Can you find a few dollars left in your 2017 funds? What wellness space can PARsolutions create for you? We can add value on any budget… Let’s get creative, together.
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