What do you see as the trend in Chinese companies in this aspect?
Many overseas companies are sophisticated in this caring for employee’s wellbeing, but in China it is still just starting. I think this topic is partly the employers’ responsibility. However, we see them catching on. Some are giving more medical insurance including critical illness, and longer maternity and paternity leave. Many of them have resources on food and nutrition, physical health such as sports clubs, and mindfulness meditation groups.
One of Deloitte’s clients has in their offices, a 2-floor “Health Refuel Station,” with medical practitioners, counsellors and a 6-metre high wall full of plants for fresh air. Then the employees can take a break, refresh, and continue to work with a clear and strong mind.
How do you think the Chinese society is responding to topics of Well Being?
It is becoming more acceptable these days, and you can see that sportswear companies or new Apps that use technology to check your stress level. Indeed, the first step is to identify that we are feeling tired, exhausted, stressed, and need a break, and it only needs to take a few minutes!