A recent poll conducted by the survery gurus at Hay Group reveals that more than half of of all companies provide services and support to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Hay's Vice President, Michael Carter, maintains that "a fitter work force is a happier work force, and less costly, too." The key is encouraging an overall lifestyle for its employees made about by small changes. The end result? Fewer dollars spent on health care. But what does a cost-conscious manager do? Is it possible to cross the line from being encouraging to overbearing? Let's just say I hope our happy hours aren't replaced with rice cakes and carrot sticks.

I have witnessed simple and not-so-obvious changes here at the 'bistro, that encourage a healthy lifestyle. Each week, the staff is pampered with our very own private yoga instructor. Add a few downward dogs and some warrior poses, and we are left feeling rejuvenated, focused, and ready to work.

And while we may not offer a state-of-the-art gym, we do have a 30+ steps to climb before we make it to our desks. You see, we can all physically triumph in the morning.