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Now that February is here and we are still into the winter season, I thought this topic of health in the workplace may be of interest (again!) Workplace wellness has many options: yoga, mobile chair massage, nutrition seminars, etc.
It is increasingly recognized that the workplace itself has a powerful effect on people’s health. When people are satisfied with their job, they are more productive and tend to be healthier. When employees feel that the environment at work is negative, they feel stressed. Stress has a large impact on employees’ mental and physical health, and in turn, on productivity.
Companies today that want to attract and keep good workers have leaders who understand the connection between employee satisfaction and employee health. They believe that workplace wellness is a business strategy and do everything in their power to attain it. Their management practices include making reasonable demands on time and energy, involving employees in decision-making, rewarding work well done, openly communicating, and providing support to balance work and home life. The underlying idea is that companies must genuinely care about the well-being of their employees.
Employers know that workers are looking for jobs that pay well, have good benefits, are interesting, and include excellent health and work/life programs. So in today’s competitive hiring market, it’s becoming even more important than ever for companies to enhance job satisfaction and ensure that workers enjoy being on the job.
How does workplace wellness benefit the employer?
A workplace wellness initiative can help a company to:
- Attract and keep employees;
- Reduce the costs of disability, drugs, and absenteeism;
- Reduce the effects of a stressful workplace;
- Reduce health costs or keep them contained; and
- Improve morale by creating a happy, supportive environment.
How does workplace wellness benefit employees?
Employees of companies that have a workplace wellness program are likely to have:
- Increased awareness and knowledge of ways to improve their health;
- A better (less stressful) workplace;
- Increased protection from injury;
- Improved health and well-being;
- Higher morale and greater job satisfaction;
- Increased productivity and effectiveness at work;
- Reduced personal health care costs; and
- A more relaxed/flexible approach to health issues.
Both employers and employees have a responsibility for creating a healthy workplace. Employees are expected to arrive at work in good health, and the employer is expected to provide an environment that allows employees to maintain good health, enjoy their work, and contribute to the company’s success.
Workplace wellness is more than a “lunch and learn” program. It’s about developing a “people first” approach to doing business. It’s about taking care of employees, establishing a positive work environment, and paying attention to the factors that keep employees healthy and happy at work. A good workplace wellness program has an impact on employees’ mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, and it could bring your work environment one step closer to achieving a healthy atmosphere for all.
A new client had this to say about his (first) mobile chair massage!
Relaxing
“This is my first time using the service. It was worth every penny. I went with the 15-minute session and I was totally relaxed before time ran out”
If you’re looking to improve workplace wellness in your office, consider contacting Corporate Massage Kneads to help you optimize the physical, mental, and emotional health of all your employees.
Wellness should not be a mere “perk” for a work environment but should be a necessity that creates happy and healthy employees and a relaxed atmosphere more conducive to efficiency and productivity. Contact our CEO, Janet Constantino, at 410-989-3577 to learn more about mobile chair massage in your office!
We would love to serve any wellness “kneads” you might have!
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