Dr. Gleb Tsipursky – The Office Whisperer
Nirit Cohen – WorkFutures
Angela Howard – Culture Expert
Drew Jones – Design & Innovation
Jonathan Price – CRE & Flex Expert
Employee wellness is vital to an organization’s bottom line, and that fact has become more evident than ever in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Even beyond our current circumstances, employees that are mentally and physically healthy guarantee an organization’s success.
In the wake of COVID-19, employers should be held more accountable about their wellness policies and there are various ways that companies can make sure that their staff feel safe, healthy and secure.
The majority of society has had to quickly learn and adapt to our current circumstances that include social distancing guidelines and working from home. This might mean understanding new types of technology in a short amount of time. That is why employee wellness should be a top priority as healthy employees typically pick up on new concepts faster and more accurately.
Additionally, employee engagement is at an all time high when employees are satisfied in their positions, which amounts to better participation, commitment, service and more.
Healthy employees are also likely to be more innovative as they have the ability to focus better, allowing them to take more initiative in their work duties and responsibilities.
Having an effective wellness policy in place not only helps staff, but can help employers attract and retain top talent. Today’s workforce values their mental and physical health, so they are likely to take on a position at an organization that shares those values.
