Aon Consulting launches wellness programme

The pilot programme consists of five key strands – hydration, fitness, education, relaxation and nutrition – and recommends people drink 1.5 litres of water a day.

Aon Consulting said being just 1pc-2pc dehydrated could reduce productivity by 10pc-20pc, while regular exercise could improve staff productivity by 12.5pc.

The company is offering staff a combination of massages and individual relaxation techniques, as well as fresh fruit and nutrition seminars.

Aon Consulting head of operational solutions Colin Barnes said: "This is an exciting project and I am pleased with the positive response from the team. While this is only a pilot, we hope to demonstrate that a properly integrated wellness programme can successfully increase productivity and employee engagement.

"Our long-term aim is to roll this out across the business."

Aon Consulting senior consultant Bryan Taylor said: "I really enjoyed taking part in the launch activities. Although I consider myself fairly active, the sessions have really shown me how I could be even healthier by making only small changes to my daily routines.

"As a health and wellness consultant, it is also great to experience first-hand such a comprehensive wellness scheme and I am looking forward to sharing these experiences with clients."

The programme is being delivered through private medical insurer BUPA and relaxation specialist CloudNine.