Promoting Wellness in the Workplace

Are you actively looking out for the health and safety of your employees at work? Managing workplace well-being and mitigating against risk can be tough due to many factors. As explained to local businesses in the recent Business in East Tamaki Lunchtime wellbeing series our Group Clinical Director, Daniel Calder, is a strong advocate of promoting Health and Wellness as a retention strategy. Read on for those key messages and learn some simple steps you can take to actively promote wellness in the workplace.

Prioritising employee health and safety

Prioritising employee health and safety is crucial. It promotes a work environment that protects the well-being of the workforce. Furthermore, it boosts the overall productivity of your business. When employees feel healthy at work, their motivation and engagement tend to increase. Better yet, a strong focus on promoting wellness in the workplace tends to have positive effects on the business, such as;

Higher job satisfaction
Reduced absenteeism
Lower turnover rates

Investing in employee well-being fosters a positive culture and attracts quality talent, promoting growth.

Promoting wellness in the workplace:

Building a culture of workplace wellness means more than just preventing accidents. It’s also about taking care of your employees. While health and safety protect from workplace dangers, employee wellness boosts psychological well-being at work.

Creating a wellness culture is like tending to a garden. Just as plants need sunlight and water, a workplace that promotes physical health is important for employees to grow. This holistic approach involves leaders showing work-life balance and offering genuine support. As it becomes part of the company’s identity, this culture boosts productivity, creativity, and overall well-being.

Expert insights on employee wellness

Promoting wellness in the workplace looks different for every company. That being said, there is still a range of strategies that are transferable across industries. Have a look at the strategies below there may be some simple actions you can take to encourage workplace health and wellness in your business and demonstrate to your employees that they are cared for and valued:

Wellness challenges/programmes

Try things like workshops for mental health or a challenge like Steptember to build your team’s comradery.

Promote work-life balance

Since Covid, employees have been taking less annual leave than they did previously. Building up a high leave balance can be a sign that your employee does not have a good work-life balance and can lead to higher rates of burn-out. Encourage your staff to take a well-earned break.

Create a supportive work environment

Introduce open communication channels and reassure your employees that their opinions and concerns matter. When appropriate, share with the team that you’ve acted on feedback. This encourages employees to continue contributing to the work environment.

Provide incentives and recognition for wellness participation

Strengthen your workplace culture by providing incentives and recognition when you observe or hear about your staff implementing the processes you’ve established.

Arrange workplace health assessments for your employees

A sense of well-being is an important element for employee retention and productivity. Contact our mobile health team to provide your staff with onsite workplace health assessments to show them how much you value them. When you care for your employee’s health and well-being, they’ll care for your business.

In summary, prioritizing health, safety, and wellness creates a positive, productive workplace. By mitigating risks and promoting well-being, businesses create a safe, thriving environment for lasting success.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in enhancing employee health and wellness within your business.