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While most can agree that workplace wellness is important in any type of work environment, most are unsure of what “workplace wellness” is and how to achieve that in the office. Below are some wellness suggestions from a very helpful and detailed “101 Ways to Wellness” WELCOA publication that sheds some light on how to efficiently and effectively provide a healthy environment for all employees. Chair massage can always be considered one!
First of all, there are different categories of wellness. Some of them include nutrition and weight management, stress management, family and safety, financial wellness, programming, program promotion, and more.
As a company that seeks to bring relaxation and ease into an otherwise typically stressful environment, this post is going to primarily focus on integrating workplace wellness tips concerning stress management.
First of all, one effective way to manage stress is through the encouragement of time management. Interruptions can often take up to 50% of the average worker’s day, with 80% of these interruptions typically rated by employees as having little to no value. One way to inspire time management is through an office PowerPoint discussing prioritization, the benefits of routine, and more. Bringing in a wellness specialist to host a forum about time management could also be a great option for your office.
Another great way to improve workplace wellness is through the fostering of a family-friendly environment in the workplace. Leisure time today is estimated at around merely 19.5 hours a week, which is often not enough for employees wanting to partake in the lives of their kids, their friends, their parents, and other relationships. Try to ensure that your office offers part-time, flextime, job-sharing, and other options to allow for more leisure time for employees.
Thirdly, make sure that everyone has access to information about mental health, including depression. Close to 10 million American adults have been diagnosed as seriously depressed. However, with effective treatment, most are capable of returning to their normal lives. Providing employees with the proper information can be a great resource for workers suffering from mental illness, like depression, and can make a serious difference in their process of recovery.
Also, a different resource (that is often not utilized but is very popular with employees when provided) is onsite chair massage. While less than 10% of employers offer massage, 60% of employees relax with a corporate chair massage when offered at the office. Hosting a monthly massage for employees, either during lunch or throughout the workday, can go a long way in the reduction of stress and the increase in productivity.
Additionally, the support of employees in taking leisure time can significantly deplete stress and can heighten motivation throughout the entire office. In the past 20 years, employees have added an average of over 150 hours to their annual working and commuting time, and with this increase in work, many employees don’t often have a retreat. Creating a “leisure room” for workers to recharge could make a serious difference in office productivity and stress management.
If you are thinking about implementing some of these tips for workplace wellness and stress management, consider calling CEO Janet Constantino at 404-604-3221 and bringing in one of our massage therapists or Special Providers to bring relaxation and information about stress reduction. Check out Massage Kneads at www.CorporateMassageKneads.com we would be thrilled to help you bring wellness into your workplace!
For more information, check out “101 Ways to Wellness,” 2001, A publication of the Wellness Councils of America (www.welcoa.org).
