Our Employee Wellness Expo
For the third year in a row, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has offered an MSLO Employee Wellness Expo. This event has become very popular. Those who attend this Expo are able to get free flu shots and can be screened for cholesterol and blood pressure. We invite noted health experts to share their expertise. Many of these guests have appeared on my television show and on my Sirius radio 112 – XM 157. Interestingly, many employees were very curious about the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai, and asked how they might get their aging parents involved. This just highlights my belief that we are all approaching a real concern as we grow older. The Wellness Expo is great because it brings awareness to my employees about many new ways of living a healthier life.
1 I donated lots of fresh-picked apples from my farm. People loved them!
2 The latest edition of our Whole Living magazine was given out.
3 The Wellness Expo was very organized and neatly laid out.
4 The Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York was there to answer questions. Created by B. K. S. Iyengar, this form of yoga known for its use of props, such as belts and blocks, as aids in performing asanas, or postures.
5 There were also Iyengar Yoga demonstrations. http://www.iyengarnyc.org/home.html
6 As usual, the clerestory provided a wonderful and bright space for the Wellness Expo. A steady stream of employees came through between 10AM and 2PM.
7 Sara, Lynn, and Leonila are the next ones in line for their screenings and flu shots.
8 Chair massages were provided by Spa Chicks On-The-Go ®, a full service spa event marketing company that delivers customized spa and beauty experiences for private, corporate and media clients. http://www.spachicksonthego.com/
9 Oxford, our health care provider, was offering flu shots and biometric screening. This is the sign-up table.
10 Eliad, my tech guru, wanted to get his cholesterol checked.
11 The blood sample was placed in this machine for a quick result.
12 While waiting for the result, he cringed during the flu shot.
13 Part of his screening included a blood pressure check. The diastolic is not so good! Better get that in check!
14 EVP, General Counsel Peter Hurwitz trys out basic foot exercises utilizing the Yamuna method.
15 Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai had a display of its accomplishments.
16 There were photographs and brochures from our galas.
17 That's a photo of me and my mom at the groundbreaking ceremony of the center, which I dedicated to her.
18 Jen and Dr. Andrew Kirschner from backtogether.org http://www.backtogether.org/ offer effective, simple and practical strategies to help reduce the effects of back and neck pain.
19 New York Sports Club came to the Expo. http://www.mysportsclubs.com/default.htm
20 NYSC offered reduced rate memberships. Patsy Pollack, EVP Merchandising was thrilled to have saved some money.
21 Equinox Fitness Club was also offering a special Martha Stewart Living membership plan. http://www.equinox.com/
22 Dr. Jana Klauer, (right) a New York City based physician, is a leading authority in nutrition, metabolic adaptation to exercise, and biology of body fat regulation. http://www.janaklauermd.com/default.aspx
23 Dr. Klauer is the author of weight loss books and her Everyday Nutrition protein shakes are high in omega 3 and protein.
24 NIcole Smith, a practitioner of Nuad Boran Thai Massage, demonstrating her skills - http://www.redheadtrainer.com/
25 Nuad Boran, known in the West as Thai Massage, is not a massage but rather an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology, and assisted yoga postures.
26 Stephanie works on her blackberry while waiting for her screening.
27 Oxford sponsored the flu shots and screenings. - representatives Yolanda and Anastasia
28 Oxford gave out bottles of hand sanitizer.
29 Patricia and Amy demonstrate an agility training game. They were representing The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers. http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/
30 Dr. Agnieszka Golian and Stelian Serban, MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
31 Paul Hertel - interfaith healer specializing in reiki, visualization, prayer, meditation, face reading www.highermass.com
32 Alex Postman, Editor-in-Chief, Whole Living enjoying the Expo
33 Levi Garcia and Tina Mohyla
34 Mary drawing blood for Linda's screening
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OH MY!!! To be a Martha Stewart employee!! You seem to spoil your employees rotten.
If all employers took more of an interest in their employee's health and welfare, the work force would be a better and happier place, which makes for healthier and happier employees.
Gloria!!
Posted by: Gloria | September 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 am
What a wonderful thing to do for your staff. I started yoga last night and a new diet this morning so your post comes at a great time. I wish my workplace offered such a thing, although I would pass on the flu shot!
Posted by: Pru | September 22nd, 2010 at 3:55 am
Photo 17 was a special touch to the wellness expo. Your mom looked very happy and sweet in this photo.
Nice post.
Posted by: Gloria Brown, Winterport, ME | September 22nd, 2010 at 7:26 am
I miss Big Martha. Thanks for sharing the dedication photo! Your leadership at the center and with your employees is such a good example. Health is key. I see the abundance of the farm's apples have gone to great purpose!
Posted by: Teresa Touey | September 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Answering your Twitter questions: Alexis should wear her hair whatever way moves her on the day. Jennifer should do the same about her stocking choices. I like each of their unique sense of fashion very much. I enjoy the show very much. I like the stools which they are currently using.
Posted by: Teresa Touey | September 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 am
I believe all well respected companies have health fairs. I do frown when I see employees eating themselves into oblivion because there is not a way to excercise at work and their lunch hour is a fast food trip. I know it is not the responsiblity of the company to provide nutrious snacks but a basket of Martha's apples really could be a "good thing" on a work table.
Posted by: Margie | September 22nd, 2010 at 11:24 am
Hi Martha,
Your employees are lucky to work for someone such as you who cares so much about a healthy lifestyle that you want it for them also. I can’t imagine any of my bosses ever caring about my blood pressure or cholesterol or whether I was taking care of myself. There may have been companies that did but I never worked for them. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I had my cholesterol checked until I was well into my thirties - I’m so impressed with that machine that gives instant results. I don’t know a thing about Thai Massage which sounds interesting but I know those chair massages in picture #8 is something I would line up for. I think I could easily fall asleep in that chair while someone kneaded my shoulders! Thanks for another informative blog and although I’ve said it before, again I hope other employers take note. Trish
Posted by: Trish | September 22nd, 2010 at 11:44 am
Hi Martha, This certainly is a terrific blog! How lucky your fantastic employees are to have a great job with a company that cares very much about their health and provides an Employee Wellness Expo for them! They look so happy in these photos and I'm sure they are very healthy! Oh how I wish I was younger, lived in that area and had a job at MSLO!!! My favorite photo was #17! I think about your wonderful mom often and enjoy seeing her again on your shows on the Hallmark Channel! Thanks so much for all you do for all of us-you are a very caring person! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 22nd, 2010 at 12:00 pm
A wonderful event for employees and in exposing them to many choices in managing good health habits. Truly, more employers need to step up and do this...a very good thing, Martha!
Posted by: sherey | September 22nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm
I think its awesome how you take care of your employees Martha. It is a big deal! It is so good for the employer to have healthy, happy employees. Smart, very smart! It looks like a fun day!
Posted by: Frances | September 22nd, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Martha, Is there anything you can do to fix the situation for ATT&T customers? The Halmark channel will not allow us to view your show and after years of taping/watching everyday...I am missing out on my favorite show!
Posted by: Kelly Kennedy | September 22nd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Seeing the picture of you with your Mom at the Wellness center...wow!...it brought back so many memories of her on the show. We will never stop missing her...a very special Mom to all of us.
Posted by: Dee McNally | September 22nd, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I love this idea. I don't have employees, but have been wondering what I could do as a community get-together. I don't know if I can arrange flu shots, but there's so many more things we could share + learn with your Wellness Expo as a jumping-off point. I'd love if you explored this further as a grass roots idea - thank you!
Posted by: Chrissy | September 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Just a thought, wellness is not found easily and watching your activites inspires many of us to live the best life possible and for that health is so necessary.
Loved show from Istanbul and opportunity learning about 'city between Asia and Europe'
Posted by: ann | September 24th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Food looks wonderful. Please share the recipe for the artichoke brushetta and the serviche!
Posted by: Stacy Bendall | September 24th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
This is a great idea. Not only does it help all your employees, but it teaches them the value of good preventative health care that they will all pass on to their families. That is a virus that should be spread.
Posted by: Peggy Gaffney | September 24th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Hi Martha,
Those apples look delicious!! That is so nice what you do for your staff. Do you have any openings? lol Anyway, thanks for sharing all the pictures. It's always nice to come here and see what you are doing.
Posted by: Paula Jo @ home accents | September 26th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I just wish I could be an employee of Martha Steward.
Posted by: Ellie | October 3rd, 2010 at 10:15 am
The MSLO Employee Wellness Expo is a very positive concept and a good example to other large organizations; to be concerned in their employees health and wellness.
From the accompanying photos, the MSLO employees took advantage of this Good Thing.
Posted by: Ken Harper II | October 23rd, 2010 at 6:43 pm