Blog Post
May 17, 2022
Put words into action. An employee’s take on meaningful mental health support at work
Organizations that are able to implement an employee wellbeing program see a positive impact with happier and healthier employees. Their happiness leads to:
Gallup also reports that employees who feel their wellbeing is a core focus of their employers are 4.1x more likely to be engaged. Employee wellbeing programs can also result in:
However, without intentional steps to be diverse and inclusive in your offerings, there is often a bias towards a subset of your workforce. That can make wellbeing offerings exclusive and limit internal adoption and established benefits to employees’ health and wellness.
We’ll dive into the importance of focusing on diversity and inclusion in your corporate wellbeing solution, how you can do that, and what benefits you (and your employees) can expect from your efforts.
While DEI might be top of mind for your other policies and programs, it might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you consider holistic wellbeing. However, it is important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health, benefits, and employee wellbeing.
Not every employee will be inspired by a young, fresh face with a six-pack; similarly, not everyone will have the same abilities to engage in classes. In order for your programming to be inclusive, it needs to reflect the diversity of your workforce.
Relatable instructors, credentialed in their area of expertise, are vital so your employees can make a personal connection with their trainers and keep returning. Consider solutions that provide a wide representation of age, race, ability, wellbeing categories, and class length. This will improve employee engagement and allow every employee the opportunity to continue on their wellbeing journey with your benefits/offering.
Here are a few ways that your HR team can prioritize DEI in your benefits and employee wellbeing programs:
Aside from the obvious benefits that come with reduced healthcare costs from healthier employees, HR can also expect happier, more engaged employees when you offer diverse and inclusive wellbeing programs.
This can lead to improved retention with employees who feel seen, represented, and truly supported by leadership with the comprehensive benefits package. Further, this can also reduce recruitment costs while making your organization more attractive to a diverse pool of candidates who are looking for employers who provide attractive benefits.
Your employees are tired and retention is a big issue right now across the country. Are you investing in their wellbeing in a holistic and meaningful way?
This blog was originally published as a guest post for our friends and partners at BurnAlong.
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