How to boost wellbeing in the workplace

The year ahead may present significant wellbeing challenges for employers such as ongoing economic uncertainty, recession looming, rising costs and continued industrial action. In addition this time of year can feel cold and dark now that people are back at work after the festivities in December.
   
During these challenging times, employers should prioritise health and wellbeing programmes to support staff.  This could include a framework to promote good physical and mental health including employee assistance programmes and other wellbeing assistance, financial advice and improving employee communications.

The mental health charity Mind recommends these 5 ways to support wellbeing: 

1. Connect - provide opportunities for connection amongst your employees. Strong evidence indicates that feeling close to and valued by other people is a fundamental human need that contributes to an improved sense of wellbeing.  

2. Be Active. Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety across all age groups. A team fitness challenge would encourage activity and engagement.

3. Take Notice. Being present and taking notice of what is around you can strengthen and broaden awareness, enhancing wellbeing.

4. Learn. Providing development opportunities for employees encourages continued learning which enhances self-esteem and encourages social interaction. 

5. Give. Enable employees to participate in social and community life, which is associated with an increase in wellbeing

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