(Wellness In The Workspace)

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In recent years, the requirements of a workspace have evolved with the times and recent events. The rise of working from home has opened workers’ eyes to a whole new level of work-life balance. This awareness revealed how many businesses were taking the well-being of their employees for granted. As a result, we have witnessed what many are calling the “great resignation” where workers are prioritizing their well-being over working in spaces they feel do not care about their health.

As a result, many businesses and workspaces are incorporating new practices to provide a workspace that fosters every aspect of their employees’ well-being. Here we’ll show you 4 ways to show your work team you care and help promote wellness in the workspace. 

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Providing Mental Health Days 

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Mental health has been a topic of paramount importance recently. Developing consciousness around the need for taking a break from the grind is important for fostering wellness in the workspace. More and more companies are adopting wellness packages for their employees that include not only personal days, vacation days, and sick days but also mental health days. Providing mental health days encourages your work team to prioritize their mental well-being and is an important part of having a healthy, thriving, and prosperous business. 

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Promoting Mental Wellbeing and Mindfulness 

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Mindfulness and well-being are imperative for everyone on the employee ladder to develop a healthy perspective on life. Our perspective is truly everything. Providing meditation sessions, reading chambers, and outdoor space for the work team fosters an environment where your team knows their well-being is important. Running a team without mindfulness creates a vicious cycle of stress, burnout, and satisfaction in the workplace. Many businesses are now choosing their office buildings and spaces with these factors in mind. This means finding a location with outdoor space and lots of natural light to foster an environment of well-being. 

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Promoting Physical Wellbeing 

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Depending on the nature of the work for your team, the majority of their time may be sedentary. Sedentary lifestyles are linked to a myriad of health complications as well as negative implications on mental health. Lack of movement leads to lethargy, depression, brain fog, and general life satisfaction. Promoting physical well-being in the workplace will help keep your team healthy both in and out of the office and improve their overall quality of life. A few ways of encouraging physical health include promoting exercise and outdoor activities as well as hosting fitness challenges.

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Providing Workspace Consciousness 

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Corporate wellness includes regard for the well-being of fellow employees through workspace consciousness. With the rise of the pandemic, many workspaces are lacking when it comes to providing a safe and sanitary environment for their workers. COVID-19 has increased our awareness of bacteria and outlets for the spread of contagions. With the Antimicrobial Handles powered by Microban® from TCS Products, your workspace will maintain lower levels of bacteria and help promote a safe environment for your team. Taking steps to promote workspace consciousness lets your team know you care about them by taking action to protect their health and well-being.