Increase Health and Wellness in your workplace

One of our core values here at VIcom is Inspire to Grow. Assisting organizations in the growth and efficiency of their business is a major tenet behind VIcom’s history of success but it goes beyond just that. We believe that growth is more than company growth, growth also represents helping employees flourish. A healthy and happy employee contributing greatly to the overall success of an organization is not a new concept but in today’s hybrid workplace, it’s a conversation worth having. So here are some tips for investing and increasing the health and wellness of your workspace.

1. Encourage movement by combining it with giving.

Our company utilizes an app called Charity Miles which empowers each of us to earn money while walking or running. The app has a wide list of charities supported and is easy to set up and utilize. The app integrates charitable giving with a friendly competition to ultimately encourage healthy movement while also giving back.

2. Take breaks.

Whether in the office, at home, or working in the field – a short break in moments that are becoming stressful is a proven technique that leads to a more clear-headed and motivated individual. Encourage your employees to take a quick break whenever it’s needed. There are a variety of free apps that can help remind them, additionally consider suggesting a scheduled 5-minute break in their calendars at periods through the day that tends to be the most strenuous or stressful.

3. Utilize Apps within your Zooms or Teams.

Zoom and Teams apps offer some great selections for health and wellness. Wellness coach is a Zoom and Teams app that features goal tracking, private coaching, daily meditations, stretches, and more. Thrive Reset is an app that reduces stress by offering 60 – 90 second strategic resets before, during, or after a meeting.

4. Maintain Connection.

Studies have shown a connection between positive relationships in the workplace and positive attitudes. This can be especially challenging in a hybrid environment. Thankfully with innovations in unified communications, it’s possible to remain connected even while working remotely. Consider getting creative with ways to maintain positive connections within your workplace but don’t underestimate its importance in company morale.

No matter how you choose to do it, it’s vital now more than ever that health and wellness are a priority for every leadership team. Get creative, utilize all the tools available and encourage employee feedback contribution and feedback as you go.

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