To improve Employee Well-Being in your workforce
If you have been trying to improve the quality of your workforce, chances are you have looked into or even started, an employee well-being program.
It is easy to understand why these programs are so appealing to employers and have become so pervasive in larger businesses.
In today’s blog, we are going to examine the benefits of employee well-being.
Productivity
First of all, let’s take a look at primary productivity.
Productive workers are the keystone to a productive — and profitable — workplace.
In the past, motivating employees to be productive focused more on sheer force of will.
However, as we become more conscious of our bodies and health, we can make connections between unhealthy and sedentary lifestyles and a lack of energy; and there is a clear link between a lack of energy and low productivity.
Next, consider the amount of work an unhealthy worker might miss.
Each day off due to illness can strike a blow to your business.
The healthier your workforce, the less likely they are to miss days.
Finally, and closely related to this, is the fact that unhealthy workers will rely more on their health insurance.
This can ultimately drive up the cost for all of your employees and yourself.
However, many employers are discovering that their wellness programs aren’t delivering much regarding results.
If you are noticing this at your business, you might be ready to hand up your hat and discontinue the program altogether.
However, we would like to encourage you to consider revamping the program before you let it go.
In our experience, the greatest barrier to a successful wellness program is a lack of access and a lack of education.
When revamping your program, we suggest that you look at access and education.
Access
Help your employees gain access to workouts or other fitness programs that they will find enjoyable.
Consider consulting with a local trainer who can speak with your staff and help connect them with programs that appeal to their interests and personality.
You can do the same with a nutritionist who can connect your employees with kitchen studios, shows, and websites that will allow them to eat what they like in healthier ways.
If you do not have a gym on-site, try collaborating with a local gym to offer discounted memberships to your employees.
If your employees commute a distance to work, you should consider looking into chains that have locations in multiple areas so that everyone has access.
Take time to survey the community as well, looking for ways your employees can workout without paying money.
Trails, parks, or even just well-lit, safe roads are all potential options.
Education
Many individuals do not believe that they can enjoy fitness or healthy eating.
By opening access to various options, you allow your employees to learn on their own that fitness and wellness can be enjoyable, and that good eating doesn’t mean depriving oneself.
However, you should still look to continue their education beyond opening access.
An excellent option is to schedule corporate cooking classes focusing on nutrition and healthier ways of cooking.
Through these classes, they will stop feeling intimidated by healthier eating, and they will feel more motivated to embrace healthy eating.
This comes with the added benefit of serving as a team building exercise.
If you have found that your employee well-being program is lacking, do not give up.
Instead, reach out to those who can help you with access and education and help your employees get healthy and improve their productivity.
Cooking Class Singapore offers a broad range of Corporate Cookery Events and Staff Wellness Programs to many Corporations in Singapore.
More information can be requested by sending an enquiry.