The entire world has been on a pretty wild ride since the early part of 2020 and, between lockdowns and restrictions leading to workplaces practically operating a revolving door policy, many employees are feeling the fatigue. As businesses face new uncertainty due to Omicron, employers are focusing on wellness for their employees in 2022.
Who cares?
Wellness is a term that’s bandied about a great deal these days, but what does it actually mean? In short, this is all about switching from the frenzied lifestyle revolving around work which many people are used to, to one which is more in tune with self-care. Worldwide, stress kills more adults than cancer and too many people find themselves suffering in silence. In 2021, employers are increasingly aware of the fact that employee wellness is linked to productivity and, as such, are actively taking steps to take responsibility for their employees’ mental health. Such wellness initiatives include:
Flexitime
More and more employers are recognising the fact that their employees’ lives are multi-faceted and don’t always lend themselves to a rigid 9-5 structure. The introduction of flexible working hours allows employees to more effectively juggle responsibilities such as childcare with their work, thereby alleviating stress.
Branding for wellbeing
Rather than branded pens and stationery, lots of employers are instead providing branded products to their staff which promote wellbeing, such as:
Easy and inexpensive, items like these can really help to improve wellbeing and make employees feel valued.
Events and activities
For 2022, events and activities which help to connect teams and tackle isolation will replace the dreaded ‘team building days’. Initiatives such as exercise challenges, off-site workplace Bingo and more are great ways to bring a team together in a fun and productive way. Walking meetings are also set to be big news for 2022 as these combine productivity with exercise and fresh air.
On schedule
As business owners introduce more flexibility and activities in 2022, many are getting onboard with scheduling and management tools like Booksy to help them to keep their businesses moving forward. Booksy is a platform which helps to keep businesses on track through its AI powered features which include:
Appointment booking – Employers can use this handy tool to schedule webinars, days out, meetings and on-site activities. Quick and easy, employees can book and manage events through a mobile app for convenience.
Staffing – Booksy’s admin tools can help employers to keep track of the hours worked by their employees to allow them to quickly identify members of staff who are working long hours and risking burnout.
Conclusion
Wellness for employees is all about business owners thinking about the things which will relieve stress for their staff and contribute to their overall health and happiness. These things needn’t be expensive or take up a lot of time. As we’ve shown in this article, making small changes and implementing micro-measures can go a long way toward a healthier and more productive workforce.
