A Mentally Healthy Workforce

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The average person will spend 90,000 hours of their life at work. That’s a lot of time on the clock, giving employers a good reason to maintain a healthy work environment.

No one wants to hate their job.

When employees spend time in a positive work environment, it shapes their mindset about wellness in a variety of ways. This is now even more important post-pandemic where HR managers are facing a challenge to reassure employees that they’re coming back to a healthy and productive work environment.

A healthy workplace encourages healthy actions and behaviours to keep employees thriving in their work and feel fulfilled while also staying physically and mentally healthy. They’re productive and feel supported, which leads to reduced absenteeism, illness, conflict, and, ultimately, turnover.

This is driven by a few factors including the incorporation of healthy lifestyle practices (i.e. wellness programs), along with supportive workplace culture, minimal occupational hazards, and an overall inclusive workplace.

Here are a few ideas for keeping work a healthy place:

Utilize your wellness committee/programs — There’s no better time than now to drive home the importance of health and wellness. Encourage your employees to participate in your wellness activities, benefits, perks, etc. to encourage your employees to get committed to staying well all year round.

Encourage rest days — We all need a mental health day from time to time. Encourage your employees to take breaks and sk them to unplug fully on the weekends.

Show that you care for your employees — The world may feel a little overwhelming now, but it’s important to focus on positive things to navigate each workday. Help employees train their minds to be optimistic by speaking positively. For example, when discussing work project progress, lead with a positive acknowledgment before offering any criticism or constructive suggestions.

Promote flexible work arrangements — After long periods of lockdown and remote working, it’s clear that organisations have to adapt to the new ways of working. Flexible work arrangements also lead to happier employees.

Be inclusive — Above all, be inclusive in your healthy work environment. This can keep teams working together well and help individuals be recognised for their contributions to the By being inclusive, you offer unique perspectives and voices to be heard that might otherwise be silenced.

Need help planning your corporate wellness program?

We can survey your employees, create challenges that fit your workplace and deliver wellness content. Learn more about the PUML Corporate Wellness Program.