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WELLNESS

IN THE WORKPLACE

WELLNESS

IN THE WORKPLACE

WELLNESS

IN THE WORKPLACE

WELLNESS

IN THE WORKPLACE

PROMOTING HEALTH

While company culture can mean many different things, what it often comes down to is that employees must feel valued by their employers. However, this doesn’t simply mean through compensation or training; employees must feel as though their employers value their well-being—both physically and mentally. After all, an employee who is not physically or mentally well is not doing their best work. While employers have long promoted physical health through gym incentives or healthy eating, mental health has risen to prominence as the subject becomes less taboo.

wellness-programs
Outside of pay and health benefits, 21% of millennials would be happier if their current employer offered better wellness programs.

64% of professionals are not offered any mental health initiatives with their

current employer.

mental-health

While mental health initiatives are still relatively new, as millennials move up in the workforce, employers will likely see their employees place a greater emphasis on their own health—ahead of their work. As a result, employers looking to retain talented professionals must begin doing the same, or face higher turnover.

PROMOTING HEALTH

While company culture can mean many different things, what it often comes down to is that employees must feel valued by their employers. However, this doesn’t simply mean through compensation or training; employees must feel as though their employers value their well-being—both physically and mentally. After all, an employee who is not physically or mentally well is not doing their best work. While employers have long promoted physical health through gym incentives or healthy eating, mental health has risen to prominence as the subject becomes less taboo.

wellness-programs
Outside of pay and health benefits, 21% of millennials would be happier if their current employer offered better wellness programs.

64% of professionals are not offered any mental health initiatives with their

current employer.

mental-health

While mental health initiatives are still relatively new, as millennials move up in the workforce, employers will likely see their employees place a greater emphasis on their own health—ahead of their work. As a result, employers looking to retain talented professionals must begin doing the same, or face higher turnover.

PROMOTING HEALTH

While company culture can mean many different things, what it often comes down to is that employees must feel valued by their employers. However, this doesn’t simply mean through compensation or training; employees must feel as though their employers value their well-being—both physically and mentally. After all, an employee who is not physically or mentally well is not doing their best work. While employers have long promoted physical health through gym incentives or healthy eating, mental health has risen to prominence as the subject becomes less taboo.

wellness-programs

Outside of pay and health benefits, 21% of millennials would be happier if

their current employer offered better wellness programs.

While mental health initiatives are still relatively new, as millennials move up in the workforce, employers will likely see their employees place a greater emphasis on their own health—ahead of their work. As a result, employers looking to retain talented professionals must begin doing the same, or face higher turnover.

mental-health

64% of professionals are not offered any mental health initiatives

with their current employer.

PRACTICING FLEXIBILITY

Part of offering mental health support includes helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. For many employees, they rely on their employer to be understanding and flexible when they are struggling to keep that balance. While professionals understand the importance of balancing work and family for the sake of their mental health, data shows that many employers have yet to fully grasp this need.  

91%

45%

91% of professionals make an active effort to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
However, 45% of professionals feel that their company does not promote a healthy work-life balance.

To truly value the well-being of employees, companies must practice increased flexibility when a professional has specific needs. To do so, this also means placing more trust in your employees to finish their work and do the right thing. Offering employees the option to work remotely is a simple and effective way to show that their employer cares about their life and well-being. With increased technology being introduced in every field, many roles can be performed with just a laptop and an internet connection. When employees are denied their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, they will not hesitate to find an opportunity where they feel more valued.

47% of professionals

aren't being offered the option to work remotely when appropriate.
remote-work
work-life-balance

54% of professionals'

career choices are motivated by seeking a healthy work-life balance.

PRACTICING FLEXIBILITY

Part of offering mental health support includes helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. For many employees, they rely on their employer to be understanding and flexible when they are struggling to keep that balance. While professionals understand the importance of balancing work and family for the sake of their mental health, data shows that many employers have yet to fully grasp this need.  

91%

45%

91% of professionals make an active effort to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
However, 45% of professionals feel that their company does not promote a healthy work-life balance.

To truly value the well-being of employees, companies must practice increased flexibility when a professional has specific needs. To do so, this also means placing more trust in your employees to finish their work and do the right thing. Offering employees the option to work remotely is a simple and effective way to show that their employer cares about their life and well-being. With increased technology being introduced in every field, many roles can be performed with just a laptop and an internet connection. When employees are denied their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, they will not hesitate to find an opportunity where they feel more valued.

47% of professionals

aren't being offered the option to work remotely when appropriate.
work-remotely
work-life-balance

54% of professionals'

career choices are motivated by seeking a healthy work-life balance.

PRACTICING FLEXIBILITY

Part of offering mental health support includes helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. For many employees, they rely on their employer to be understanding and flexible when they are struggling to keep that balance. While professionals understand the importance of balancing work and family for the sake of their mental health, data shows that many employers have yet to fully grasp this need.  

91%

91% of professionals make an active effort to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

45%

However, 45% of professionals feel that their company does not promote a healthy work-life balance.

To truly value the well-being of employees, companies must practice increased flexibility when a professional has specific needs. To do so, this also means placing more trust in your employees to finish their work and do the right thing. Offering employees the option to work remotely is a simple and effective way to show that their employer cares about their life and well-being. With increased technology being introduced in every field, many roles can be performed with just a laptop and an internet connection. When employees are denied their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, they will not hesitate to find an opportunity where they feel more valued.

remote-work

47% of professionals

aren't being offered the option to work remotely when appropriate.
work-life-balance

54% of professionals'

career choices are motivated by seeking a healthy work-life balance.

HOW CAN EMPLOYERS PROMOTE HEALTH & FLEXIBILITY?

pain-points

FIND THE PAIN POINTS

Every workplace is unique, and requires an evaluation of their own employees’ needs. Talk to employees or implement a survey to discover the areas where your organization needs the most improvement.
participation

WALK THE WALK

For employers who are implementing new initiatives, leadership participation shows others that it’s okay to take care of yourself. For example, if a manager started a lunchtime walking group, they should be attending the walk every day and encouraging others to join. This shows employees that it’s okay to take a ten-minute break to focus on their health.
flexibility

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

Today’s workforce requires a shift from focusing on hours to focusing on results; be sensitive to other needs of employees and remember that they have other responsibilities outside of the office. So long as they continue producing high-quality work on time, where and when they work should be of less importance.   
mental-health

TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

While this may feel daunting, beginning to place emphasis on mental health can start with a simple conversation. By being open about mental health, employees will learn that their well-being is valued, and they’ll take more steps to keep a healthy state of mind when they know that they’re supported.
incentives

IMPLEMENT INCENTIVES

Some wellness initiatives are implemented with a penalty for not participating instead of encouraging participation with an incentive. To be sure that employees don’t feel that their wellness is a chore, offer rewards for employees who are engaged in wellness programs.

HOW CAN EMPLOYERS PROMOTE HEALTH & FLEXIBILITY?

pain-points

FIND THE PAIN POINTS

Every workplace is unique, and requires an evaluation of their own employees’ needs. Talk to employees or implement a survey to discover the areas where your organization needs the most improvement.
participation

WALK THE WALK

For employers who are implementing new initiatives, leadership participation shows others that it’s okay to take care of yourself. For example, if a manager started a lunchtime walking group, they should be attending the walk every day and encouraging others to join. This shows employees that it’s okay to take a ten-minute break to focus on their health.
flexibility

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

Today’s workforce requires a shift from focusing on hours to focusing on results; be sensitive to other needs of employees and remember that they have other responsibilities outside of the office. So long as they continue producing high-quality work on time, where and when they work should be of less importance.   
mental-health

TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

While this may feel daunting, beginning to place emphasis on mental health can start with a simple conversation. By being open about mental health, employees will learn that their well-being is valued, and they’ll take more steps to keep a healthy state of mind when they know that they’re supported.
incentives

IMPLEMENT INCENTIVES

Some wellness initiatives are implemented with a penalty for not participating instead of encouraging participation with an incentive. To be sure that employees don’t feel that their wellness is a chore, offer rewards for employees who are engaged in wellness programs.