WELLNESS j simple , too . Wellness can mean a lot of things but most importantly , it ’ s all about taking a step outside of the fast-paced , pressure-riddled atmosphere of the office and improving employees ’ health . Don ’ t pack the program with activities from 6am to 8pm — allow them the chance to breathe and take it all in .
Add it to the employee handbook Like point number three , benefits should be easy . All of the wellness benefits your company decides to provide should be outlined clearly in an employee handbook or somewhere that everyone can access . Clarify exactly what employees are entitled to and how they can access it all . After all , wellness benefits shouldn ’ t create more stress and anxiety .
What are the wellness options ?
The term ‘ wellness ’ might make you think of day spas , massage treatments , and yoga , but wellness is a multifaceted concept that covers many areas . Each form of wellness provides an opportunity to look after employees , in and outside the office . Yoga might work for one company , or nutritional and fitness advice might work for another . It ’ s all about researching the different options , talking to employees and considering what will have the best impact on the organisation . Here is a list of wellness categories that could suit your workplace .
On-site mobile massage service While a spa day for the whole office sounds like a dream , it often is only that . With time spent in the office increasing every year , most organisations and employees don ’ t have the time to spare . But the benefits of a massage are undisputed . Massages help to reduce stress and improve employee
satisfaction . Massaging is a trusted way of bringing energy and positivity back to your employees , but how do you find the time to book in each employee for a massage off-site ?
But one option to consider is a mobile massage service that travels directly to your office . Delivering on-site chair massages is an easy way to reduce employee stress without the hassle of travelling to or from a spa or trying to take a chunk of time off work . This way all staff have to do is walk from their desk to the massage chair for a little break from the everyday stress . There ’ s no need to change , shower , or leave the workplace . A mobile massage service is normally a 10 – 30-minute treatment administered by a professional that relaxes the body and delivers an energy boost to employees . What better way to stay productive throughout the day ? Not only will this massage benefit employees mentally , but also physically . Spending hours a day sitting down isn ’ t good for the body . A massage will relieve any back , shoulder or neck pain and get the blood circulating again .
While the benefits of this treatment are effective , it ’ s also super easy to organise from a business perspective . The logistics and cost of organising this benefit on-site makes it simple to implement .
Yoga and meditation The wellness benefits of yoga and meditation are undeniable . Similar to massages , it allows employees a break to de-stress and resume their day in a more positive and productive mindset . There are a number of different ways yoga and meditation can be incorporated into your workplace wellness programs .
w On-site classes . If your company resides in a large office space , you ’ ll most likely have a spare room to offer on-site yoga classes . Whether it be in the morning , lunchtime or after work hours , yoga is a great way to get employees moving and to de-stress from the pressure of work . Even if your organisation is working from home , virtual yoga classes j
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