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Like anything else, it just takes great design.\n\nLet\u2019s play a word association game. What\u2019s the first thing that comes to mind when you read \u201cworkplace wellbeing\u201d?\n\nA free fruit bowl in the office kitchen? An employee bike rack or a discount gym membership? Whilst all of these things are positive, they might not be having the total wellbeing impact you\u2019re after, and you could be missing out on the range of benefits of a highly effective workplace wellness program.\n\nHolistic workplace wellness programs can see a huge <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/workplace-wellness-bundle\/\">return on investment<\/a>, from a drop in absenteeism to an improvement in retention, greater rates of presenteeism (the lesser-known flipside to absenteeism, the measurement of productivity and engagement) and an increase in employee happiness.\n\nSo what is a workplace wellness program and what goes into it? Read on to discover our top wellness program at work ideas.\n<h2 id=\"how-should-we-think-about-workplace-wellbeing\">How should we think about workplace wellbeing?<\/h2>\nA key finding from our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/the-state-of-wellbeing-at-work\/\">Wellness at Work Report <\/a>was that no single element creates wellness. A better way to think about health is a balancing act of seven dimensions; physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, social and occupational. All of these elements need to be balanced for total wellbeing \u2013 and if one area is suffering, the others will still follow suit.\n\nAn expensive supplement may not be effective in improving your wellness if it\u2019s your social wellness that\u2019s really suffering. A workplace offering healthy breakfasts might be nice, but it\u2019s not going to help employees feel better if it\u2019s counteracted by a disregard for mental health.\n\nBy considering the seven dimensions of wellness, business owners design effective workplace wellness programs to maximise their care efforts and speak to the needs of a range of workers.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-an-employee-wellness-program\">What is an employee wellness program?<\/h2>\nAn employee wellness program is a set of unique offerings customised to support the wellness of your employees. It refers to the different kinds of benefits you provide your employees as part of their contract.\n\nA good corporate wellness program will have a holistic approach incorporating mental health, financial and physical health benefits.\n<h2 id=\"why-are-workplace-wellness-programs-important\">Why are workplace wellness programs important?<\/h2>\nIf you care about the costs of turnover, having a productive team and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/workplace-culture-bundle\/\">building an innovative workplace culture<\/a> \u2013 you should care about employee wellness. It\u2019s one of the best tools that employers have when it comes to shaping<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employee-experience-guide\/\"> employee experience<\/a>.\n\nOur recent Wellness at Work Report found that 65% of employees worldwide are struggling with burnout, it is proving hard to remain productive thanks to a sense of extreme fatigue.\n\nGreat leaders know that healthy and <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/employee-engagement-guide\/\">happy employees create more effective teams<\/a> that stick with your business. The data doesn\u2019t lie, our report found that employees who rated their employer\u2019s commitment to wellness positively were 48% more likely to say they were loyal.\n\nPutting together an employee wellness program that considers your team\u2019s unique set of needs <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employee-value-proposition-evp\/\">sends a clear message<\/a>; you care about your employees, and you\u2019re willing to invest in them.\n\nAnd if you don\u2019t create an employee wellness program? Well, then you\u2019re sending different kinds of messages; <em>I don\u2019t have time to consider your needs<\/em>, <em>your wellbeing is not my priority<\/em> or \u2013 worst of all \u2013 <em>I don\u2019t care about your health<\/em>.\n<h2 id=\"what-should-be-included-in-a-workplace-wellness-program\">What should be included in a workplace wellness program?<\/h2>\nHere\u2019s our comprehensive rundown of what to include for your wellness program at work:\n<h3 id=\"tools-to-prioritise-mental-health-and-prevent-burnout\">Tools to prioritise mental health and prevent burnout<\/h3>\nEmployee mental health is a hot topic throughout our report. Specifically, burnout. Burnout is affecting well over half of employees, with 34% of our survey respondents expressing that they had taken leave due to burnout.\n\nIt can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employee-absenteeism\/\">absenteeism and a drop in motivation<\/a>, as well as being the slippery slope to more mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Smart employers and leaders will know that burnout must be addressed here and now.\n\n<strong>Mental health tools include<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open up the discussion around mental health in<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/what-are-1-1s\/\"> 1:1s<\/a>, and train your managers on how to have these conversations<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Get involved in events like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-mental-health-day\"> World Mental Health Day<\/a>, and use them as an opportunity to share resources about mental health<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Encourage working from home or hybrid working<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Organise <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/free-online-team-building-games\/\">team bonding events<\/a>, be they virtual or in real life<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Encourage mental health days, allowing your team to take sick days when they need mental or physical relief<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOur report showed that workers with a poor sense of work\/life balance were a staggering 174% more likely to experience low levels of productivity. Ensuring work\/life balance is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to improve your employees\u2019 mental health\n<h3 id=\"discourage-working-outside-of-hours\">Discourage working outside of hours<\/h3>\nMost of your team want to thrive at work, and if working before or after hours is rewarded by management, your team will recognise this and follow suit. Make a note of clocking off on time each day, and try to avoid working on the weekends.\n\nIf you do notice that your team continues to complete tasks after the workday is over, talk to them about it. They may need help in prioritising or streamlining their workload.\n<h3 id=\"implement-remote-or-hybrid-working-for-your-team\">Implement remote or hybrid working for your team<\/h3>\nAllow your team to save time in the workday by skipping the commute and freeing them up to complete small errands close to home. Many companies realise that workers are not only fully capable of working from home, but that it doesn\u2019t impact productivity levels.\n<h3 id=\"make-sure-your-team-takes-leave\">Make sure your team takes leave<\/h3>\nMost of us have known that one teammate who never seems to take annual leave, instead just allowing it to stack up and up. Show management support by leading by example. Show that senior leaders in the company are taking leave and having some meaningful time away from their computer.\n\nIf enough time passes without a team member taking leave, again, talk to them about it. Is there anything you can do to put them at ease?\n<h3 id=\"incorporate-physical-health\">Incorporate physical health<\/h3>\nPhysical health has traditionally been a primary focus for employee wellness programs.\n\nWhen you provide nutritious food, promote ergonomic health, and offer fitness programs or opportunities for physical activity, you make it easier to encourage employees to feel better.\n\nThe impacts of a healthy lifestyle are well known; employees feel more energised and they may find it easier to focus amongst many other wellness benefits.\n\nHaving support for good physical health makes for a happier team that can work to their full potential.\n<h3 id=\"promote-hydration-at-every-opportunity\">Promote hydration at every opportunity<\/h3>\nFeeling tired? Battling memory fog? Drinking water can help solve all these problems. <a href=\"https:\/\/watercoolerseurope.eu\/news\/study-finds-average-person-in-uk-drinks-less-than-half-the-daily-recommended-amount-of-water\/\">Some studies suggest<\/a> that the UK population isare chronically dehydrated, consuming less than half the recommended amount.\n\nHumans need aroundat least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/health\/2017-10-18\/how-much-water-do-we-need-to-drink-a-day\/8996668\">8-10<\/a> glasses of water a day for optimal health, so make it super easy for your staff members to access water. The water cooler is a workplace classic, consider investing in several and keeping them close to team desks instead of just in the kitchen.\n\nBonus points if you can provide a branded water bottle with a clear volume printed on it (750ml, 1L, 3 cups). This is also a great option to distribute to your remote workers.\n<h3 id=\"enjoy-movement-together-as-a-team\">Enjoy movement together as a team<\/h3>\nMake movement about fun instead of obligation. A classic option is to put together a sports team and enter yourself into a local league. This can be a great source of pride to the whole company as well as supporting health.\n\nFor other team members, engaging in a virtual challenge can make them more excited about taking up running or walking. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myvirtualmission.com\/\">My Virtual Challenge<\/a> for a fun way to make everyone feel united in getting active.\n<h3 id=\"consider-ergonomics\">Consider ergonomics<\/h3>\nDo you have the budget to invest in some standing desks for your team? If so, it\u2019s worth the investment. Long periods of sitting can lead to a decrease in muscular and heart health issues. If standing desks are a bit beyond the budget, encourage walking meetings.\n\nWhether you\u2019re working remotely or in the office space, use your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/what-are-1-1s\/\">(one on ones) 1:1s<\/a> as an opportunity for a walk and talk \u2013 get the blood flowing and the ideas moving.\n\nYou might also consider setting a budget for an ergonomic home office set up for your employees. This budget can be limited to, for example, \u00a3250 per person, and you can choose to stipulate whether or not this will be topped up or is a one-off use.\n<h3 id=\"provide-healthy-foods-but-dont-demonise-unhealthy-foods\">Provide healthy foods, but don\u2019t demonise unhealthy foods<\/h3>\nLike making water readily available in the office, make healthy snacks easy to access. Have fresh fruit, nuts and seeds, unsweetened popcorn and brown rice crackers at the ready for a hungry team.\n\nDon\u2019t worry about the birthday cakes or the afternoon sweets appearing once in a while \u2013 treats are another fun part of socialising and office life.\n<h3 id=\"focus-on-financial-support-and-guidance\">Focus on financial support and guidance<\/h3>\nOur report found that 63% of employees are experiencing financial stress, which is leading many to feel demotivated at work or seek alternative or additional employment.\n\nEmployers can, and should, help their teams fill financial literacy gaps especially when it comes to retirement and pensions, and savings.\n\n<strong>How can your business support employee financial literacy?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Educate employees by offering free sessions with a qualified financial advisor to your team<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Run training sessions with general information from a qualified financial advisor<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Share official, ideally government, financial information and resources with your team<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Provide discounts on everyday items and services through a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/employee-engagement-software\/\">benefits platform like 91爆料<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Set up groups to share savings tips and goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"offer-confidential-sessions-with-a-financial-advisor-or-financial-counsellor\">Offer confidential sessions with a financial advisor or financial counsellor<\/h3>\nEngage with a finance expert and have them visit your office or offer video consultations once a month. For a relatively low price, your staff can share any financial concerns with the advisor and receive tailored advice. Whether they\u2019re having trouble meeting mortgage repayments, can\u2019t get a handle on loan repayments or need help constructing a personal budget, having an expert to walk your staff through their worries can make all the difference.\n\nIf a monthly financial advisor is not an option, there are plenty of amazing resources to share with your team to help them build their financial literacy.\n\nFinally, provide benefits and discounts to your team members, available through HR platforms like ours. 91爆料\u2019s My Benefits can unlock a whole host of perks for your team, giving you the opportunity to offer something competitive against big company benefits packages.\n\n<strong>With 91爆料 My Benefits, you\u2019ll have access to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Discounts \u2013 91爆料\u2019s marketplace with discounts on thousands of everyday items from health insurance to gift cards, right through to tech and movie vouchers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wellness \u2013 A content hub full of education, advice and tools to help employees improve their financial, physical and mental wellbeing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Savings \u2013 a personalised spending tracker that can help you create financial goals, save money and save on everyday items through Discounts<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">InstaPay Now\u2013 a tool in the 91爆料 app allowing employees to access a portion of their earned wages in real time before their official payday. This can help reduce the need to take out payday loans with astronomical interest rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"focus-on-spiritual-fulfilment\">Focus on spiritual fulfilment<\/h3>\nSpiritual fulfilment does not have to be combined with, or related to any religious beliefs. We spend around a third of our lives at work, so finding meaning and fulfilment in our working lives can make a huge difference to our overall wellbeing.\n<h4 id=\"introduce-meditation-and-mindfulness-into-the-workplace\">Introduce meditation and mindfulness into the workplace<\/h4>\nIn our list exploring the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/british-companies-leading-workplace-wellness\/\"company wellness programs<\/a>, we explored LinkedIn\u2019s approach to mindfulness. The company has allocated areas dedicated to activities like meditation, yoga or deep breathing to help employees step away from stress at their screens.\n\nWhilst most workplaces can\u2019t dedicate areas of office space to relaxation, encouraging employees to take mindful breaks or running live meditation sessions can create a work environment of calm.\n<h4 id=\"support-a-local-organisation-together-as-a-team\">Support a local organisation together as a team<\/h4>\nWorking as a team to give back can help employees feel connected to each other and improve employee morale. Allocate a work day to team volunteering or run an office fundraising event.\n<h4 id=\"champion-belonging-and-kindness-at-your-workplace\">Champion belonging and kindness at your workplace<\/h4>\nBelonging is also an essential part of feeling fulfilled at work. Creating an effective Diversity and Inclusion strategy can make sure that everyone feels like they belong in your team and can work to their full potential.\n\nAfter years of employers viewing their <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/employee-engagement-statistics\/\">workforce as mere statistics<\/a>, employee wellness has finally earned a place on the stage in the world of work.\n\nIf there\u2019s one thing we know to be true, it\u2019s that a low sense of wellbeing is a killer of great work.\n\nWhen we feel off \u2013 whether it\u2019s mentally, physically or even financially \u2013 our ability to work is greatly reduced. Poor wellbeing is the enemy of productivity, creativity and fulfilment. It\u2019s hard to be a great employee when you don\u2019t feel your best.\n\nEmployers can, however, do plenty of things to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/guide-to-boosting-employee-mental-wellbeing\/\">boost their team\u2019s health and happiness<\/a>, so they are more likely to feel their best at work.\n<h3 id=\"incorporate-career-development\">Incorporate career development<\/h3>\nEmployee development has not traditionally been a part of an employee wellness program, but it should be, especially when looking at the changing sentiments around careers.\n\nOne way to incorporate this into your employee wellness program is by constructing learning and development opportunities that truly invest in your team members.\n\n<strong>How can your business support professional development?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Financially support your employees to complete training at external institutions and providers that will fill gaps in their knowledge<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Match up senior and junior members of your team for<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/mentorship-programs-in-the-workplace\/\"> mentorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Use goal-setting frameworks like<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/okrs-guide\/\"> Objectives and Key Results<\/a> (OKRs), so that your team know they are working towards a big picture and making an impact<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Always consider internal talent for promotion when reviewing new roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"integrate-the-workplace-wellness-plan-into-your-workplaces-culture\">Integrate the workplace wellness plan into your workplace\u2019s culture<\/h3>\nWhen the time comes to launch your workplace employee wellness program, you need leadership and senior management to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/workplace-wellness-bundle\/\">lead by example<\/a>. You need to have it ingrained in your culture and have everyone live and breathe it.\n\nThe last thing you want is to offer a wellness program but then have the actions or expectations of your leadership team contradict it.\n<h2 id=\"prioritise-employee-wellbeing-with-employment-hero\">Prioritise employee wellbeing with 91爆料<\/h2>\nAt <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/\">91爆料<\/a>, we know that when you invest in wellbeing, you not only foster a greater sense of health, peace and happiness in your employees \u2013 you see the return in absenteeism, retention and performance. With so many cost-effective ways to design a great employee wellbeing program, why not start making meaningful changes today?\n\nHowever, wellness programs are not a one size fits all approach and should be thoughtfully designed, considered and measured. 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