As employers in the contemporary world, it is our duty to ensure our staff remain happy and satisfied with their working place. Despite the growing attention on motivation and morale in the workplace, many recent studies have found that employees aren’t happy with the health and wellbeing standards in their workplace. This does not only put them at risk for ailments in the future, but also shines a bad light on employers, since health and wellness are directly linked with productivity.
Organizations looking to improve employee morale in the workplace and working to increase productivity should prioritize health and wellness and focus on it as a game changer. In this article we look at some of the most reasonable ways to take care of employees’ health and wellness. Go through these techniques and implement similar strategies in the workplace.
Take Mental Health Seriously
Although mental health awareness is slowly and gradually increasing, recent research by Viking’s has revealed that employees’ mental health is suffering due to the lack of support from employers and managers. Almost 60 percent of all employees felt that they had negative thoughts related to their job every day.
Work is a major cause of stress in most employees today, with over 50 percent of employees confessing they worked over contracted hours in a week. More than 40 percent also admitted to being put under extensive pressure at the job, which fueled mental health issues.
Offer Flexible Routines
Flexible routines can work wonders for the health and wellness of employees. Instead of working on fixed hours, employees now get to work according to their own schedules. As long as they remain productive, the organization will not have any issues related to their routine. Research in this regard has proven that lunch breaks and flexible routines can push employees toward better mental health and an even better work/life balance. A better work/life balance can lead to less stress and more growth potential.
Have a Wellness Plan
A major part of the workforce today puts in hours in a sedentary workplace, glued to their desks and computer screens. Eight in ten employees say they’re worried about the effects this brings but haven’t really done anything about it.
Employers should jump in here and offer a wellness plan focused on killing the monotony and giving employees some relief from their sedentary lifestyles. Gym memberships and fitness app subscriptions can also work here.
We at JS Benefits Group have worked with numerous clients to manage corporate wellness in the workplace and how to build a healthy workforce. You can get in touch with JS Benefits Group immediately to discuss and devise a plan.
