4 better ways to think about wellness at work

Wellness at work is more than just a buzzword. It's a vital aspect of a thriving, productive environment. Let's delve into four innovative approaches that can redefine your perception of workplace wellness and its profound impact on overall performance.

Mental well-being and Mental Health are different concepts that should be addressed using different approaches

Mental health is a term to describe a clinical assessment of a person’s mental state of health, and often involves a specific diagnosis to help identify an appropriate treatment plan.

• As the American Psychiatric Association says, mental health “involves effective functioning in daily activities, resulting in productive activities (work, school, caregiving) and healthy relationships; and ability to adapt and change and cope with adversity.”
• Maintain a healthy balance of physical and mental health, family relationships, financial health, personal development, and professional development.

Embrace Work-Life Integration

Work-life integration describes better synergy with all areas of life: job, family, community involvement, and personal well-being

• The assumption used to be that it was up to the employee to figure out work-life balance, but in the post-pandemic environment it falls on the employer to support employees

Wellness is more than a trend

The pandemic should be viewed as a signal of what companies should be doing

• A stronger focus on emotional well-being is both a moral imperative and critical strategy to deliver business results
• It is simply the right thing to do, now and later

Show employee care is top priority

To retain talent and future-proof organizations, leaders must nurture an environment where employees feel valued and are offered resources that help them feel good in all aspects of their lives

• Savvy companies are shifting to a mindset in which employers take greater responsibility for supporting each employee’s unique lifestyle and needs

Reimagine employee benefits

People need more than just reactive access to a therapist in times of mental health distress.

• Employers should now turn to more holistic employee benefits that address areas such as positive thinking, burnout prevention, sleep improvement, and even weight loss.

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