Workplace Wellness

Workplace Wellness

$2.3billion a year.  That's how much it costs the New Zealand economy because of physical inactivity, according to July 2022 research by Deloitte in conjunction with international exercise associations including our own Exercise New Zealand.

In the Southern Cross Health Insurance and Business New Zealand Workplace Wellness Report 2021, 66% of businesses reported an increase in stress levels, and while 91% cited Covid19 as a partial reason, other leading causes were identified as general stress, change of work and long hours.

51% of organisations believed their role in the health and wellbeing of employees increased in 2020.

Preventative strategies by employers to address stress and health concerns has massive payoffs in terms of increasing productivity and workplace happiness,  and reducing sick days and staff turnover.

Implement a workplace wellness programme to allow your team to thrive and perform at their best.

A healthy workforce makes for a wealthy business

In May 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised ‘burnout’ as an occupational hazard that affects workplace performance.

The WHO defined burnout as “a syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.  It is characterised by three dimensions:

  • Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;
  • Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and
  • Reduced professional efficacy.

Burnout refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.”

It’s obvious that a healthier workforce will make for a wealthier business.

Preventative strategies by employers to address stress and health concerns has massive payoffs in terms of increasing productivity and workplace happiness,  and reducing sick days and staff turnover.

Focusing on employee health and wellbeing also raises employee engagement, creativity and innovation.

We can work together to devise a programme suited specifically to your workplace. Plans may include:

  • Holistic movement programmes;
  • Presentations on aspects of stress and energy management, behavioural change and functional wellness;
  • Epigenetic profiling and personalised health packages;
  • Adrenal dysfunction testing; and
  • Individualised action plans.

Wellbeing programmes within a business or corporate setting are tax deductible and Fringe Benefit Tax exempt thanks to IRD and Exercise NZ if you use the services of a SMEAEP Endorsed exercise provider.

Let's discuss how I can help your team be a happier, healthier unit that works more productively together.

I’ve got you covered nationwide.

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