An organization's execution is down to its kin, its employees. Any organization that thrives towards success often always is backed up on the spine of its workers and employees. In the wake of this new era, people are spending more time at work than at home. Managing two or more worlds that consists of work, home and other responsibilities, health is something an individual often neglects or is treated secondary.

THE NEW NORMAL

COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on everyone’s working and personal life. The dizzying pace at which this is happening leaves many CEOs, business leaders and HR departments all over the world scrambling to adjust quickly to the “new normal”, whether it is a large part of their workforce suddenly working from home, at different times, doing overtime, different work or not working at all.

Deemed a global ‘pandemic’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, COVID-19 has grown to affect countries, companies and individuals across geographies. It is widely known that control of our everyday environments has a direct impact on our health and well-being — now more evident and important than ever — and the workplace must adapt in the short-and long-term.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, there have been rapid changes in working conditions on a global scale, challenging the wellbeing of millions of employees around the world. This report investigates the short and long-term effects of COVID-19 on employee wellbeing and urgent changes needed regarding the topics and delivery formats such as Employee Wellness programs -EWP under the corporate policy.

Employee wellness is all the rage. Some companies are investing in their employees by providing wacky wellness perks and strategize for employee. Wellness refers to being in a state of good health. This is often composed of multiple types of health, including both physical and mental. With companies, your employee wellness — their state of health in the workplace — is affected by factors both within and outside of work. Mental health counseling and other benefits designed to help alleviate some of life’s worries can be invaluable for employees

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMS

• Promoting Wellness Programs Amongst Employees Reduces The Overall Insurance And Health Costs Borne By The Organisation. When Employees Are Healthy They Are Naturally More Energetic And Joyful Resulting In Better Performance.
• Physically And Emotionally Sound Employee Is Less Likely To Be Absent. Reduced Absenteeism Results In Increased Productivity.
• Being Healthy Increases Concentration, Energy Levels And Output. It Also Ensures You Are Able To Consistently Perform At The Desired Level.
• Employees, When In Pink Of Health Are Likely To Endure Expanded Responsibilities And Readily Participate In Overall Expansion Of The Organisation. This Additionally Makes For A More Amicable Workplace
• Company Loyalty Is One Of The Impalpable Advantages That You Truly Can't Put A Cost On. Loyal Employees Result In Lessened Expenses Towards Retention And Higher Turnover, Also Building Up An Organisations Reputation.

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS - ROI

For employers, the goal of implementing employee wellness programs is to have happier and healthier people, which can have the added benefit of positively impacting work performance.

Consider the unique challenges a remote worker faces. They have been many of the same general stressors as office employees, such as worries about physical health, mental health, and financial wellbeing. So the wellness benefits mentioned above are useful, but there’s still room for extra help. Remote workers often suffer from a sense of being disconnected, especially if they aren’t used to working remotely. A FinanceBuzz remote work survey found that 49% of remote workers found it harder to build relationships with co-workers, and 46% reported feeling isolated.

Key Take Away : Do you want employees to overwork 12+hrs day ? x 80-100 hr weeks causing a mental breakdown or dip in efficiency ,with health concerns ? Let alone Dip in Brand Image ,Profits ,Unsatisfied consumers ? Take Action !

Preventive and supportive mental health solutions as part of employee wellness programs can go a long way in promoting health, and are a wise investment in these times. Key Take Away : Wellness is not an option . It is a lifetime investment to becoming World-Class employees who will create world class companies .

PANDEMIC MENTAL WELLBEING

There has been nearly 70,000 calls ,-A 4X Increase in Call volumes to Maharashtra State mental health call helpline MPOWER during the COVID19 from people suffering from various mental health issues ,grief ,depression ,stress ,anxiety disorders etc . Many fatalities reported among younger staff in 30s to 40s in second wave of COVID .

Key Take Away : Employee Safety, Well Being , Mental and Physical fitness is #1 priority it is no longer an option during COVID19 and POST PANDEMIC times in future .

Companies and Corporates including NTPC ,CEAT ,ITC ,PAYTM ,DABUR ,DELOITTE, BIGBASKET ,HCL ,CarDekho giving employees access to counsellors and helplines .Corporates sign up for grief management sessions for its employees.

Programmes Include Access to Counsellors ,Helplines ,Organising talks with Psychiatrists ,Grief Counsellors and Holding sessions on mindfulness and how to deal with Loss .

Source :The Print – There has been a 69% growth in Health insurance cover from companies covering Employee premiums during PANDEMIC .

Key Take Away : Employee Wellness ,Mental Health related issues has taken centre stage not just in pandemic times .With other case studies reveal the future of companies depends on the wellness of the employees . The cost of HealthCare insurance far exceeds a timely investment in Mental Health & Wellness with corporate Wellbeing initiatives as part of their organization Goals

TYPES OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS In the wake of new trend, companies are approaching organisations or hospitals that offer packages strategized in to different types of programs. The categories include Physical, Emotional, Occupational and intellectual welfare programs

Below are a few exercises that bring the wealth of goodness and quick fixes to today’s highly stressed work environment.

MENTAL EMOTIONAL WELLEBING

Personal Counselling

Relationship Counselling

Emotional Mental Wellbeing

Work Life Balance

Stress Management

PHYSICAL WELLBEING

Rhythmic Breathing Exercises

Laughter Yoga

Chair Yoga

Power Yoga

Dance-Workout

Right Nutrition

Overcoming Addictions

Weight Management

Immunity Boosting Tips

MEDITATION SERIES MINDFULNESS

Yoga Nidra

Guided Meditation

Creative Visualization

Mindfulness Meditation

Most of our wellness programs are designed to meet the needs of the Individual or Group programs Online to allow convenience and flexibility of Time and Place.

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