The average full-time worker spends approxiamately 1,760 hours a year at work (with 4 weeks off for hols)- and that excludes any commuting. We spend more waking time with our co-workers than we spend with our spouses, eat more lunches and see more day-light with them than anyone else.
Bearing that in mind it is not surprising that our colleagues may bear witness to our highs and our lows. Conflicts at work, pressure and stress are all contributing factors to the the rise of well-being at work programmes being introduced.
However, could this be a passing trend? or are we seeing some new roots taking hold into a better future for workers and employees, given the rise in mental health concerns, worker absenteeism, and longterm sickness.
Absenteeism is costing around £29 Billion per year in the UK. 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue in their lifetimes and 1 in 6 people in England suffer from anxiety or depression - according to mind.org.
With these stats to crunch on, it's clear something needs to get done - and luckily things are changing.
How Bringing in a Professional Can help.
Working with professional Well-being consultant can help you and your business;
~ assess worker general well-being and mental health
~ offer an insightful bespoke solution.
~ Educate- by bringing expertise, tools and programmes to manage stress, mindset and emotions, conflicts, office ergonomics and physical exercises.
~ Bring in affiliate programmes or professionals where required.
~ Work in groups or offer 1-2-1 in the office setting.
There are many service providers out there, each unique in their offering.
I offer:
1. Regular & Ongoing
This would be a monthly visit depending on the size of the company and number of employees. I work with a max of 20 per group for 60-90minutes, in-house.
This is a maintenance package and seeks to embed new tools and practises monthly and assess progress. These are fun, include stress relief tools that work instantly, introduction to mindfulness and some physical exercise that address desk-work issues.
2. Twice Yearly.
One day event with a change of season, venue and tone a way to reset, educate, install new practises and tools. Offers a chance for worker bonding rather than competative 'team-building'
3. Well-being Away
A four day retreat style in-depth well-being programme, either abroad or UK based. Complete reset, and recharge. Executive programme available also.
4. Bespoke
Designed to work with your employees needs specific to your organisation.
I offer in-house corporate well-being days, training programmes and retreats to educate around natural health, optimum vitality and mental/emotional well-being.
