Our health status can significantly affect our performance in various aspects of our lives, whether school, work, or personal. In fact, based on a survey of companies in the Asia Pacific Region, 45-70 days of productivity are lost per year due to illnesses.

Looking after the well-being of everyone in a company improves productivity and overall quality of life. The Department of Health (DOH) even emphasizes the importance of providing wellness programs for employees' physical and mental health. 

• Lack of Excercise

• Depression and Anxiety

• Gastrointestinal problems due to stress and lack of exercise

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Back pain

• Headaches or migraines

To address these problems, create a healthier working environment with these tips:

Minimize overwork and avoid overtime 
Longer work hours do not always mean greater productivity or more work accomplished.

Create a fitness program that helps employees conveniently exercise
Exercising after a long day of work can be daunting, that’s why it’s an often overlooked activity by employees. Offer group exercise sessions or facilities to encourage everyone to exercise more. 

Offer a healthy menu in the cafeteria
Giving employees access to nutritious food can greatly improve their health. 

Provide social support 
Employees need to socialize and get emotional support whenever needed. You can provide social support by giving them more time with friends and family and building open and collaborative relationships with coworkers.

Provide economic security
Lack of job security and financial support also contributes to stress and stress-related health effects. It’s essential to provide the appropriate compensation and benefits so that employees can meet their needs. 

Offer health insurance
Providing employees with health insurance that addresses their needs is one of the best ways to protect their health and well-being. Health insurance guarantees that their needs are met without any financial burden. 

Sources: greatplacetowork.com.ph; sescomgt.com

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