Fatihah Ramzi, DigitalCFO Asia | 29 November 2022
As the year draws to a close, it is critical that companies spend the time educating staff members about how to prevent the spread of diseases and urge them to get the necessary shots.
As the year draws to a close, it is critical that companies spend the time educating staff members about how to prevent the spread of diseases and urge them to get a flu shot, the COVID-19 vaccination, and booster dose in order to be prepared for the new year. With vaccines and flu shots, the company may see a decrease in employee absence, which eventually boosts productivity rates as fewer employees end up needing to take extended leaves of absence.
Employers have a responsibility to do their share to stop the transmission of disease in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming flu season. In addition to wanting a healthy workforce, employers must continue to ease the burden on the healthcare system. Because of this, a focus on employees’ health would be one of the most important employee wellness initiatives that businesses could provide.
Employers should motivate staff to finish preventative checks. When it comes to leading a healthy life, prevention is essential because early identification frequently results in effective treatment. Many workers may have put off going to their primary care physician and getting routine care as a result of COVID-19. Encourage your staff to arrange for their yearly physicals, mammograms, colonoscopies, and other standard exams right away. A smart strategy to remain on top of general health issues and risks for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes is to see your doctor once a year.
Encourage them to consider their wellness objectives for 2023. Employers should be sure to include their workplace wellness goals and strategies while developing their company strategy for 2023. To make sure that these objectives are accomplished, think about establishing a wellness committee within the company. The committee will be able to assess the team’s requirements and create a wellness plan that best meets those requirements. Your employees will have happier and healthier lives if you plan wellness challenges, encourage healthier eating, and offer resources. This will also increase employee happiness at work.
A wellness challenge can also be added by businesses during the holidays. It’s simple to get caught up in the Christmas rush and bustle, which can have a detrimental effect on our health. People frequently endure improper stress management and unhealthy or excessive eating, so it might be a good idea to advocate for exercise, healthy food, or stress reduction measures during this time.
One approach to achieve this might be by creating a challenge that focuses on one of the aforementioned subjects. To ensure that the challenge is on everyone’s mind, let the employees know about it and keep promoting it throughout the season. Consider an incentive-based challenge with prizes connected to health and wellness to encourage the team and get them participating.
Make resources for mental health available. To raise awareness of mental health during the holidays, companies can consider hosting a seminar. Employees frequently forget about the resources at their disposal or are unaware of their coverage. If it’s feasible, think about doing a virtual yoga or meditation class to make sure that staff members are allocating time for their own self-care. Do not forget to inform, assist, and serve as a resource for the team.
Companies may also think about running a biometric screening program. As the end of the year approaches, many people frequently prefer to put their health on the back burner. Offering biometric assessments to employees either on-site or off-site can assist them in understanding their baseline health and any potential problem areas. Biometric screenings can convey to your employees that you care about their health and welfare by serving as a reminder to not let the efforts toward better health slip up.
Promote a fundraising occasion or activity. Since it’s the season of giving, many workers may want to volunteer but find it difficult to find the time or are unsure of where to begin. Think about a charitable opportunity they might participate in to lessen this burden. Employees will gain an appreciation for the company’s principles and have the opportunity to volunteer together.
Overall, one of your company’s end-of-year focuses should be workplace wellness. The primary driver of both production and employee happiness will be their well-being. Giving them materials they can use in their daily lives is the best approach to give them the sense of value and appreciation they need.
