Absenteeism can affect both an employer’s bottom line and an employee’s state of mind. Try these tips to ensure you keep on top of things, even when you’re not at your best
Wellness in the workplace is a hot topic, with companies like Google and Apple placing a heavy emphasis on how a happy employee is a healthy employee, and how this can affect a company’s profits. Research companies have put extensive effort into showing how measurable the health of a company’s staff really is, and helping us put things into perspective.
A new trend, which is being referred to as “presenteeism”, has emerged from this research. This refers to times when an employee comes to work, but is unable to maintain their usual levels of productivity due to sickness, mental health issues or disability.
What can you, as an employer, do to support your staff?
1. Encourage healthy habits in your team, such as stepping away from their desks, taking a walk outside and eating regular meals.
2. Support staff who aren’t well by offering “work from home” options or half-days for those times when they’re not operating at their best.
3. Conduct regular Wellness Days to help employees better understand their health and offer them the option of regular check-ups done during work hours at their convenience.
What is the employee’s role and responsibility in terms of staying healthy?
1. Take the time off that your company offers and make the most of annual leave to relax and destress.
2. Try techniques such as meditation or exercise to keep your stress levels down and your heart in good shape.
3. When you’re sick, stay away from other colleagues to prevent the spread of infections. Wash your hands regularly, cough into your elbow and try a supplement such as zinc to cut down the length of your illness and support your body’s immune system.
4. Make sure you’ve got the right level of income protection to bolster any periods when you’re unable to work, so that you can focus on your health rather than your finances.
It’s up to both you and your boss to work together to find reasonable solutions to any work-related issues that may arise. Most importantly, keep the lines of communication open.
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