How To Improve Employee Wellness

Health and happiness are major priorities for me, both personally and professionally. Developing a culture of employee wellness throughout my company reaps great rewards. When my staff live their best lives, they’re excited to work productively each day. And, putting job performance aside, it’s gratifying to know that my team is happy and healthy. Here’s how emphasizing wellness in the workplace can positively transform your office culture.

What Does Wellness Look Like?

First, I’d describe wellness as being consistently committed to pursuing a healthy lifestyle: physically, mentally, emotionally and beyond. If you’ve been neglecting one or more wellness dimensions (physical, emotional, social, mental, occupational, environmental, financial and purposeful), you’ll find that the other dimensions may suffer, too. On the (happier) flip side, if you make an effort to improve one aspect of your life, you’ll see benefits in the other dimensions.

In short, wellness is the practice of taking care of yourself throughout the day. It’s the sum of all the choices you make in order to live a balanced and happy life.

Employee wellness has become a priority for many companies. It’s a way for business and professional leaders to take care of their workers, as well as improve their overall productivity. Healthy, happy staff may take fewer sick days and afternoons off for doctor appointments, and they accomplish more during their working hours. That’s why investing in your employees' health and wellness can benefit your organization.

Some companies make extensive wellness programs and benefits available to their employees, while others offer a handful of the most valuable ones. Here are some ideas that can help develop a culture of wellness in the workplace, including those that have worked for us:

What you decide to offer is dependent on the size of your organization, the nature of the work you do and the budget you have available. But don’t be discouraged if you start small; a few basic wellness perks can lead to positive changes.

Your wellness program very well may improve your bottom line, but there’s no way to be certain until you implement it. You can be sure, however, that it will help you and your people live healthier and happier lives. And, at the end of the day, I think that’s what we’re all after.

Source: Forbes.com

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