Did you know June is National Employee Wellness Month? During the month of June, employers are encouraged to prioritize the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their staff. Workplace Wellness is essential to providing a supportive and inclusive
As an HR Manager, how can you foster workplace wellness for yourself and your employees?
5 TIPS TO CONSIDER:
1. Set Boundaries: Designate certain days or hours for “flow time” that are “off-limits” for company meetings. Also encourage Managers to contact employees only during work hours.
2. Schedule Breaks: Taking regular breaks helps improve focus and reduces stress and fatigue, yet many of us fail to do this. Plan “wellness breaks” throughout the day where people are encouraged to go for a walk, catch-up with co-workers or even meditate.
3. Practice Mindful Eating: For a change of scenery, eat lunch somewhere other than your desk. Take in the tastes and colors of your food. Invite others to join you.
4. Ask for Help or Training: Create an environment that encourages helping one another and making it acceptable to ask for help. Also give employees an opportunity to request certain types of training they are craving to advance their careers.
5. Learn When To Say No: Delegate or eliminate unnecessary work.
6. Evaluate Your Offerings: What do you currently have in place for wellness? Are you just getting started and looking for ideas? Reach out to other HR professionals on the SHRM forum to see what’s working at their organizations. Consider both “proactive” resources like lunch & learns or ergonomics consultations, as well as the “reactive” resources that are likely in place, such as medical benefits and EAPs. Even if there isn’t a budget to add onto what you have for this year, you can start thinking ahead to ask for wellness dollars to be set aside for the upcoming year.
Above all, make sure you do something for yourself this month so you can better take care of others.
If your company is seeking free or low cost WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Until next time,
Georgia Homsany
DAILY DOSE Wellness
Written by: Georgia Homsany, Owner of Daily Dose Wellness- info@dailydose-wellness.com
