#WorkTrends Recap: Creating a Culture of Wellness
Health and wellness extends far beyond preventing the spread of germs in the office during cold and flu season. It is a combination of keeping your mind, body and mental wellbeing in good standing to reach a higher level of productivity. Companies should prioritize the general health and wellness of their employees because it can impact productivity and the bottom line.
Recent research indicates that the availability of a wellness program is a selling point when looking for a new job, but many indicate their workplace doesn’t offer one.
On this week’s #WorkTrends podcast and Twitter chat, Host Meghan M. Biro and our special guest Jenya Adler from Staples Business Advantage, discussed health and wellness in the office.
Here are a few key points Jenya shared:
- A wellness program is more than just fitness plan. It takes into account the whole employee.
- Break rooms are the heart of the office. Make them a place people want to gather.
- Let your employees know it’s ok to work from home and recharge when they are sick.
Missed the show? You can listen to the #WorkTrends podcast on our BlogTalk Radio channel here.
You can also check out the highlights of the conversation from our Storify here:
Didn’t make it to this week’s #WorkTrends show? Don’t worry, you can tune in and participate in the podcast and chat with us every Wednesday from 1-2pm ET (10-11am PT). Next week, on Sept 21, host Meghan M. Biro will be joined by Greg Besner, CEO of Culture IQ, to discuss how to layer business data and culture data.
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