Workplace Wellness

Are you interested in improving the overall health and wellbeing of your employees, then you may want to consider developing a company workplace wellness programme? In addition, developing a culture focused on employee health, wellness programmes will also help to increase performance, productivity, boost morale and increase teamwork.

What is a workplace wellness programme?

A workplace wellness programme is any kind of organised activity that supports your employees physically, mentally and emotionally. At Zalva we can build a bespoke package that fits the needs of your business, employees and budget.

We can include wellness suite setup, workplace massage, yoga/Pilates, mindfulness/meditation, EFT (emotional freedom techniques), access to On Demand 24/7 (online library of workouts and wellness programmes), posture assessments, exercise prescription, general mobility, DSE workstation setup and manual handling.

Some of the benefits of a workplace wellness programme include:

Improves employee fitness habits

Changing and improving employee fitness habits is the goal of any wellness programme. By improving this you can help your team members by lowering their health risks and adopt healthy habits that will benefit all areas of their lives. Wellness programmes can encourage employees to smoke less, eat healthier food, exercise more and manage stress more effectively. Wellness programmes also have been shown to help employees alleviate and better manage the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, improving their overall wellbeing.

Improves employee health

Helping your employees develop healthy habits, you help them avoid health complications that can lead to chronic disease. Wellness programmes encourage employees to eat healthy foods and exercise, reducing the risk of long-term health problems and helping them feel more energised and happier throughout their working day.

A wellness programme can have a positive impact on your team’s mental health as well. Many companies encourage employees to adopt healthy eating habits and provide nutritious food on site in order to encourage this. Eating a nutritious diet not only provides sustained energy levels but can also reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

Increases productivity

Employees who are healthier tend to be more productive in the workplace because they’re more rested, energised and motivated to complete their work to the best of their abilities. Participating in a workplace wellness programme, employees remain focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which is shown to improve sleep and increase productivity in the workplace.

Improves employee engagement

When companies create a culture focused on employee wellness, they typically have a more engaged workforce. Wellness suites, monthly challenges, group training all help employees feel more connected to the company they work for and to their co-workers. These activities help strengthen the relationships employees have with one another and their managers and can increase the likelihood that an employee will remain with the company for a long time.

Improves morale

A workplace wellness programme can help improve the morale of your entire team, creating a feeling of satisfaction among employees. Workplace wellness programmes help employees feel more supported in their health and wellness goals, which can help them feel more valued by their employer.

Wellness programmes can also add variety into the workday. Educational programmes and wellness activities teach employees new things and add an element of fun into the work environment to generate enthusiasm and boost morale.

workplace wellness chair massage

Reduces stress levels

While stress does occur in the workplace, a workplace wellness programme can help to reduce or eliminate prolonged stress that reduces productivity and leads to unnecessary absenteeism from sickness. Creating a wellness program that’s focused on reducing stress in the workplace, you can improve your team’s performance and employee retention.

Improves attendance

Workplace wellness programmes help to improve the health of a company’s workforce. Elevating the health of your team and minimising stress as much as possible can increase their overall satisfaction in their role by making them feel more invested in their work. When employees feel healthy and morale is good, they’re more motivated to come to work and perform at their best, improving attendance.

Reduces healthcare costs

Workplace wellness programmes can result in savings for a company in the form of reduced healthcare costs. Improving the health of your company’s workforce, those employees are less likely to get sick or be injured on the job. This means that employees will receive medical care less frequently, saving both themselves and the organisation money in healthcare expenses.

Improves teamwork

When employees work well as part of a team, they’re more productive and the quality of their work will also improve. They also tend to be more creative, since teamwork generally results in better collaboration and the development of more innovative ideas. Participating in a workplace wellness programme, employees will strengthen their relationships with one another, encourage each other and hold one another accountable for their goals.

Attracts new talent

Besides salary, prospective employees are also interested in seeing what other benefits a company has to offer employees. Many job candidates include workplace wellness programmes on the list of benefits that are extremely important to them.