The pandemic has had a major impact on how individuals and organizations alike handle work. And as we now know, one of the main effects has been a need for businesses to focus on how to manage remote employees in a productive manner.
Beyond pure productivity though, it has also become increasingly clear that employers need to prioritize employee wellness –– whether for remote workers or for those who are returning to the office. Indeed, this is something that businesses and workers alike are placing a greater amount of emphasis on; company leaders are well aware of the need to consider their employees’ mental health in light of the pandemic, and a write-up at BusinessWire makes clear that hybrid employees in particular are determined to establish ways of maintaining health and wellness at work.
With all of that in mind, here are some things your business can do in order to actively promote employee wellness, whether those employees are remote, on-site, or working in hybrid arrangements.
1. Sleep Assistance
While sleeping is not always looked at as something an employer or organization can help with, it is still an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, and thus worthy of consideration. Not to mention, a good night’s sleep also prevents a lack of energy at work (and can help employees avoid accidents, depending on the type of work at hand). Company influence can only go so far with respect to sleep, but there are things you can do. Offering reading material on how to improve sleep is an easy option, and you can also consider arranging for the company to cover costs associated with certain apps or tools designed to assist with sleep.
2. Recreational Lunches
Despite the importance of taking a break from work, a lot of employees feel as if they’re “on the clock” during lunch –– often wolfing down small or unsatisfying meals so that they can be back at their posts. This typically stems from an assumption that anything more than a rushed lunch break will be seen as lazy or unproductive by management. For this reason, it’s important for your business to convey that lunch is a time to take a break and relax! As to how you can do so, the topic was actually covered fairly extensively in a blog post at Gala Bingo, wherein a number of useful solutions were proposed. Specifically, the post recommended employees try things like reading books, getting some exercise, or even taking short naps during lunch. Encouraging activities like these –– within reason of course –– is an excellent way to support employee wellness.
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