Why prioritising employee wellbeing is a win-win.

Although the terms “health” and “wellness” are often used interchangeably, the latter is a more active and process-oriented pursuit compared to health, which is a state of being. With Global Wellness Day coming up on 11 June, we’re shining a light on wellness and ways to live a healthier life.

Where are we now?

• Global Wellness Day was created to draw attention towards living well, to recognising the value in our lives, to be free of stress and to raise awareness about these factors every day of the year.

• By practising wellness, we go from surviving to thriving. Wellness determines our outlook on every aspect of our lives. 

What can you do?

• Wellbeing stems from a sense of connectedness. Leaders must create opportunities for employees to build such bonds either through informal check-ins or formal get-togethers.

• Prioritising employee wellbeing can be as simple as making a conscious effort to keep meetings short, or as elaborate as establishing a formal assistance program where workers can seek emotional and mental aid. 

What’s next?

• Wellness is a cornerstone of quality of life.

• While every company’s approach to wellness must match its ethos, employee wellness can only truly take root when it is embedded holistically throughout the organisation.

• Global wellness day official site.

Wellness must be a true north for companies. Without it, companies risk ending up with a jumble of mere tactics or worse yet, inauthentic and wasted efforts.

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