The Importance Of Wellbeing Within The Workplace
We know that wellness in the workplace can be anything associated with stress and anxiety as well as more serious illnesses. The importance is to not only put the support in place but to create a culture where employees are encouraged to recognise a safe space, where they are able to raise their challenges, providing those necessary perimeters .
Wellbeing is taking the opportunity to step back, pause life and making that transition, allowing us to feel richer and to achieve the right balance in life.
The benefits to introducing a health and wellbeing plan, and not just around gym passes and health plans, can encourage group activity and engagement with colleagues, forging those new relationships thereby encouraging a healthy, positive culture. Implementing a coaching class, workplace yoga, relaxation, or a few other beneficial programs, some available free of charge, improves the wellbeing and mental health of employees within the workplace.
We all at some time require that space for creativity. Taking that time to pause allows us to function better and within the workplace proven to increase staff commitment and productivity. It’s about making the time available and providing packages that are accessible, enhancing company culture and making your employees feel valued.
The importance of wellbeing is not just important for the employees you already have – it can also help to attract those new workers. The modern generation is looking for more than just a job and paypacket, they are looking for fulfilment, a caring employer and to be truly valued with a wellbeing strategy in place. We believe it won’t be long until those without such will stand out as the exception! We spoke to Jodie Burdett, a wellness professional and former solicitor who after a serious illness switched her career path. To listen to Jodie and gain useful tips to implement a great wellness in the workplace programme, listen here.
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