It’s said all work and no play made Jack a dull boy. But people of all walks of life should heed the lesson of that particular fable, as it's one that's absolutely relevant to the office place.
In today’s challenging and hard-driving environment, it seems that everyone is putting in long hours, fielding calls in the evenings, and logging on over the weekend. Add to that working lunches, taking calls during the commute to and from home, and responding to texts during vacation, and you wonder if anyone ever gets a mental break anymore. The fact is that many employees often don’t. And this constant pressure of having to meet deadlines and finish projects can cause a great deal of stress and tension. It’s unhealthy to be working at intense levels for prolonged periods. The mind and body need an opportunity to unwind.
As human resource professionals, we can assist our employees in receiving the stress relief they need, which helps not only the individuals, but the organization as well, because a rested employee is a focused employee and a productive employee.
Among the programs that firms use to help employees maintain their mental health are:
• Company gyms or subsidized gym memberships
• Yoga classes
• On-site massage and relaxation therapy
• Lunchtime walking clubs
• On-campus volleyball and basketball courts, ping pong tables and more
Other ways in which companies can help support their employees’ health include offering:
• Health risk assessments
• Ergonomic assistance
• Cholesterol and/or blood pressure screening
The lost productivity, momentum, and focus of an employee due to absenteeism is far greater than the costs associated with the aforementioned activities and programs. Help employees help themselves, and help your organization by ensuring they take their vacations, get their needed mental breaks, and stay on top of their key health metrics. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and work routine is a win-win for both the employee and company.
• Company gyms or subsidized gym memberships
• Yoga classes
• On-site massage and relaxation therapy
• Lunchtime walking clubs
• On-campus volleyball and basketball courts, ping pong tables and more
Other ways in which companies can help support their employees’ health include offering:
• Health risk assessments
• Ergonomic assistance
• Cholesterol and/or blood pressure screening
The lost productivity, momentum, and focus of an employee due to absenteeism is far greater than the costs associated with the aforementioned activities and programs. Help employees help themselves, and help your organization by ensuring they take their vacations, get their needed mental breaks, and stay on top of their key health metrics. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and work routine is a win-win for both the employee and company.
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