After everything that 2020 has thrown
at society – confusion and chaos at times, isolation and tedium at others – a
renewed focus on physical and mental health is more important than ever.
These days, mental illness is the
leading cause of sickness absenteeism and long-term work incapacity in
Australia. However, while 92% of
Australian working
remotely?
How will wellness programs need to be
optimised to deal with this new way of working?
How will these adjustments need to be
managed to maintain optimum levels of business
performance?
These concerns are particularly
important when you consider the measurable impacts of promoting health and
wellbeing in the workplace.
For instance, the State of
Workplace Mental Health in Australia report in 2014 found
that one in five Australians took time off work in the previous 12 months
because they felt stressed, anxious, depressed or mentally unhealthy. This
number rose to almost half (46%) among those who considered their workplace
mentally unhealthy. Sadly, those
dealing with a mental health issue were unlikely to disclose it, seek help or support
from HR/management, or offer support to a colleague with a mental health
condition. The result? It was estimated that untreated mental health conditions
cost Australian workplaces approximately $10.9 billion per year (comprised of $4.7
billion in absenteeism, $6.1 billion in presenteeism and $146 million in compensation claims).
But it’s not all doom and gloom. Luckily,
we have the ability and opportunity to make a positive impact; to make change
for good.
Mentally healthy workplaces can
provide enormous benefits to individual every
dollar spent on effective mental health action returns $2.30 in benefits to an organisation. How’s that for ROI?
Introducing Wellness September at Ultimate Edge Communications!
For the next month, our team at UEC will be practicing the following weekly initiatives:
- Every Monday in September we will be focusing on mindfulness; fostering positivity
and perspective. We’ll be looking at techniques to block out negativity and
self-doubt, promote self-awareness and development, and make each day count. - “In life and in business, mindset is everything,” says UEC Founder and
CEO, Aleisha McCall. “Protect and enhance that, and you will live your best
life.” - Keep an eye out for our upcoming Mindful Monday blog posts to learn
more!
Wellness Wednesdays:
- Every Wednesday in September we will be focusing on physical and mental
wellness, reinforcing healthy eating habits, exercise, and techniques to reduce
anxiety and fatigue. - Kicking everything off today is our first Wellness Wednesday, with an
early-morning gentle Hatha
Yoga class. Long-heralded for its
positive impact on mind and body, Hatha Yoga can prove effective in easing
anxiety, depression and stress, as well as improving back pain, neck pain,
balance and sleep: All things we could use a little help with in 2020! - Keep an eye out for our upcoming Wellness Wednesday blog posts to learn
more.
Fulfilling Fridays:
- Every Friday we will be focusing on gratitude; sharing our wins, lessons and appreciation within the team over some benefit-rich ‘tea for the soul’.
- We know showing gratitude can open the door to more relationships and opportunities, and improve physical health, self-esteem, mental strength and sleep. It can reduce aggression, anxiety and depression. In the workplace, it can increase morale and motivation, reduce tension and sick days, and improve overall job satisfaction. In short? It pays to be grateful!
- “Fulfilment is one of the key ingredients for a happy and healthy life,” says McCall. “The concept of filling your bucket back up is so important, as when you are full you can give to others around you, you shine bright and you can be a ripple in the universe for good.”
- Keep an eye out for our upcoming Fulfilling Friday blog posts to learn more.
At Ultimate Edge Communications,
we’re a team. We look out for each other. We care more. We work harder. We make
things happen. It’s what sets us apart from our competitors.
What is your organisation doing to ensure the mental and physical wellbeing
of its
