A major concern of employers is alarming increases in absence rates due to the growing number of claims for short and long-term illness, disability and family medical leave. Stress, mental health, substance abuse and associated illnesses result in lost productivity. Factors such as mental health conditions, sleep problems, mental health stigma and substance use and […]
Why Employee Assistance Program? Read More »
As we embark on 2018 with our goals and strategies for business success, let us not loose sight of the reality that employee health is a performance driver. A fundamental issue regarding business value of better health is that health impacts work and work impacts health. Because majority of employees spend most of their time
Winning with Employee Wellness Read More »
Increasingly, companies in Tanzania are recognizing the need for Employee Wellness Programs by providing gym membership and some are monitoring gym attendance and subsidizing membership dues as a wellness initiative. This is a positive step indeed – however gym workout is only a small component of a wellness program when you consider the numerous health
Do You Have Your Program Design for Employee Wellness? Read More »
With all the buzz around Smart Cities and Smart Buildings, isn’t it time we also start creating Smart Workplaces? So what exactly are Smart Workplaces and how do they relate to Workplace Wellness? A new report from CBRE Global Workforce identifies five demographic and social tends that are driving interest in Wellness in a Smart
Is your Workplace Smart? Read More »
A number of organizations I have recently spoken to, have appointed Wellness Champions, (also known as Wellness Ambassadors). However, most of these organizations have also expressed that their Wellness Champions / Ambassadors are not quite functional. A functional Wellness Champion Network is important to support and ensure the success of workplace wellness efforts. The power
Build an Effective Employee-Led Wellness Champion Network Read More »
The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) reports that more than 95% of businesses in Tanzania are small enterprises, are contributing about 35% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and are responsible for generating up to 40% of total employment. If SMEs are to remain competitive with the current market uncertainties, they
Can SMEs support Workplace Wellness? Read More »
This article is inspired by a number of corporates who have recently opined that they do not have the budget for employee wellness due to current economic trends. My argument is that not paying attention to employee wellness during such times will actually take a toll on the bottom line. Maintaining a healthy workforce
Employee Wellness in Tough Economy Read More »
Similar to any other business initiative, your Wellness Program should have a tangible, sustainable and an economic rationale to prove its impact on your bottom-line. The big 5 economic costs related to employee health and wellness are: Medical Insurance Costs – Escalate with increasing number of claims. Sick Leave Absenteeism costs – It is
Wellness ROI (Return on Investment) Read More »
This article is inspired by a couple of recent encounters, where I was asked – “But what exactly is Corporate Wellness?” I am glad this question was asked, because it would be a shame if your organization missed out on all the benefits of Corporate Wellness Program. When you think about it, everyone is striving
So what is Corporate (or Workplace) Wellness? Read More »
We have been receiving several inquires for conducting Employee Wellness Seminars and most of them request “can you talk about healthy food choices”? Analyzing these requests further revealed that wellness is associated with what we eat – which is a critical, but a miniscule component of the total wellness equation. Wellness is much more than
So What Exactly is Wellness? Read More »
