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In an initiative to focus team members on the importance of staying healthy, M&R launched the company’s first companywide Wellness Days in August and September, featuring medical consultations, a healthy lunch and fitness-related giveaways.
Mureka Walcott, M&R corporate director of human resources, said the event was sparked by survey results earlier in the year showing employees want to improve their physical well-being. The company partnered with a company called Vital Check to provide on-property doctor visits in New York.
Dr. Jose Batlle conducted physical exams at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York Times Square West on Aug. 31 and Tarrytown House Estate and Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park on Sept. 27. Check-ups included cholesterol and diabetes screening, comprehensive blood tests and nutrition advice.
Team members who elected to meet with the doctor were entered into a drawing for prizes, including smart watches.
A typical healthy lunch included wraps, fruit and vegetable salads, apples, yogurt parfaits, granola bars, vegetable juice and bottled water.
“Given their busy lives, both at home and on the job, it’s easy for team members to delay or put off completely staying on top of their basic health,” Mureka said. “The company’s Wellness Day was meant to be a reminder not to take good health for granted.”
Wellness Day was celebrated Sept. 16 at the Midwest hotels.
The Hampton Inn Joplin team members in Missouri demonstrate their dedication to fitness during Wellness Day. Back row, from left, are Aaron Kemm, front office manager; Tracy Warren of the maintenance staff; and Chelsea Derrick, housekeeping manager. Middle row, from left, are Jade Gooch, housekeeping manager; Debbie Watts of housekeeping; and Todd Lankford the BB Bar. Kneeling at front are, from left, Joseph Smith of housekeeping and Ramzee Howard, a guest service representative.
The Hampton Inn Anderson team in Indiana enjoy a healthy lunch during Wellness Day. From left are Joshua St. John, a front desk agent; room attendants Amy Eldridge, Anya Dixon and Shania Wilkinson; Angela Skaggs, housekeeping manager; Amy Wehner, maintenance supervisor; and Casey Parkhurst and Kole Klaserner of maintenance.
Amy Wehner, Hampton Inn Anderson maintenance supervisor, selects a raffle ticket during the property’s Wellness Day luncheon. The winner was Valerie Lopaz of housekeeping.
David Vives, sales manager, at the DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square West, proudly holds the smart watch he won during a Wellness Day raffle.
Fresh fruit brightens the day for team members at the Hilton New York Times Square West.
Appau Wiredu, sales coordinator at the Holiday Inn Express Manhattan Midtown West, smiles after winning a smart watch during his property’s Wellness Day.
Apples, granola bars and bottles of water are among the healthy snacks offered to Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park team members for Wellness Day.
Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park team members gather for a Wellness Day lunch.
This Southwest bender salad with grilled shrimp was a hit during the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park Wellness Day lunch.
The Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park team assembles for a Wellness Day group photo. From left are Zareta Bekaldieva and Andrea Tsimbler, housekeeping supervisors; Karrieman Artis, breakfast attendant; Yan Chung, general manager; Andy Persaud, facility manager; Erik Melendz, engineer; Jade Davis, guest service attendant; Cruise Powell, engineer; Ruben Villarruel, a houseman; and Maryury Nunez, a room attendant.
Some of the raffle prizes awaiting team members at the Tarrytown House Estate during Wellness Day.
Mark Shuda, general manager of the Tarrytown House Estate, enjoys a massage, one of the activities offered at the property during Wellness Day.
Yogurt parfaits beckon team members at the Tarrytown House Estate on Wellness Day.
