Employee wellness is the practice of taking care of the workforce’s physical, mental and emotional needs to ensure that they are productive and happy.
The importance of employee wellness
Many organisations have acknowledged the importance of employee wellness. In today’s fast-paced world, it is imperative for employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. But, what does this entail?
Employees need to be taken care of in every aspect – physically, mentally and emotionally. Employers must provide them with a work culture that promotes health and well-being. This means that the company’s culture should promote healthy living habits such as eating nutritious food and exercising regularly. The company should also encourage its employees to take time off from work so they can recharge their batteries. Another important aspect is ensuring employees have access to resources like on-site workout facilities or gyms, counselling services or other assistance programs if they need them.
Employee wellness challenges
But what are the 5 biggest employee wellness challenges faced by employers today? Here they are:
1) Lack of time
2) Lack of motivation
3) Lack of physical activity
4) Poor eating habits
5) Negative work/life balance
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