The importance of workplace wellbeing has become increasingly recognised in recent years as it has been recorded that over 6 million working days are lost each year, with another 12 million days of reduced productivity (presenteeism) due to poor workplace wellbeing. With an estimated 1 in 4 employees affected by a mental health problem such as stress, depression and anxiety long-term absenteeism can be costly. Likewise, poor physical health has been linked to illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, which also impact upon the workplace. This is especially important to take into consideration as the UK workforce is formed from a high percentage of workers aged over 50, including a growth in the numbers of people aged over 65 that remain in work.  From an organisational perspective, managers who address and adopt a culture of employee wellbeing understand the role it has in reducing absenteeism, improving employee productivity and retention, as well as developing the overall health and wellbeing of their employees. Whilst research has found cash incentives are not necessarily key to employee wellbeing, well managed incentive programmes can dramatically drive engagement and results. Motivated Minds have developed various incentives and initiatives which are designed to engage, inspire and empower your employees. Whilst research has found cash incentives are not necessarily key to employee wellbeing, well managed incentive programmes can dramatically drive engagement and results. Motivated Minds have developed various incentives and initiatives which are designed to engage, inspire and empow er your employees.

Benefits of Workplace Wellbeing Solutions

Research shows that corporate health and wellbeing programmes instill physical, mental and emotional benefits to employees and financial benefits to the employer.

• Demonstrating a “care factor” for your employees
• Fostering a community feeling amongst employees
• Reducing stress-related issues
• Improving employee physical and mental health
• Increasing staff resilience
• Better focus, concentration and management of workload pressures by your team
• Increasing employee trust, satisfaction, engagement and loyalty
• Improving workplace morale

As a result of the above mentioned employee benefits, the company will improve its bottom line due to:

• Improved productivity and performance
• Reduced absenteeism
• Reduced staff turnover and therefore reduced recruitment and training costs
• Becoming an employer of choice, which means you’ll attract and retain the best employees
• Regular reminders of health messages boost the effectiveness of individual components and increases uptake of lifestyle changes
• Significant changes in employee engagement
• Comprehensive coverage of health and wellbeing issues at your workplace
• Adaptability to the changing needs of your organisation
• Alignment of your team’s workplace ethic with your company’s values