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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…