Tip 1 – Recognition

As the boss, it is easy to overlook good work as the norm and to be expected but ignoring your employee’s achievements can have negative results. Undervalued staff will lose motivation and lower overall morale levels. Praising staff or rewarding them when they excel or hit deadlines will give them a wellbeing boost. Introducing a rewards system or bonus scheme will encourage your staff to go the extra mile and help inspire them. Alternatively, never underestimate the effect positive reinforcement can have.

Having a team that gets along is a great advantage, to encourage bonding, team building exercises can be a great idea. Activities such as escape rooms or sports can help build friendships and boost morale. Informal lunch meetings or evenings out can bring groups together in a relaxed way.

Tip 3 – Posture

Providing employees with the right functioning equipment and furniture will help with their overall wellbeing. For those working in offices, ill-fitting chairs or desks at the wrong height will have detrimental effects. Invest in comfortable adjustable furniture and give staff options for wrist supports or back rests.

Tip 4 -Healthy Living

If your business caters for its staff with a canteen or food delivery service, ensure there are healthy options on the menu. Allowing staff regular breaks, for food or to get up and stretch or walk about will enable them to remain productive and avoid fatigue. Encouraging staff to lead a healthy lifestyle will help strive off illnesses and potential sick days.

Tip 5 – Mindfulness

Another top buzzword of the moment but worth considering in the quest for healthy staff is mindfulness. Meditation can aid staff suffering from stress, reduce lethargy and eliminate negativity. It may be worth hiring a professional to come into the office or workplace and teach your staff a few ways to relax and regain focus by learning some mindfulness techniques.

Tip 6 – Open door

In today’s society, mental health disappointingly seems to still have a stigma and accounts for 40% of time off sick for workers. Operating an open-door policy and encouraging staff to speak openly about any resounding mental health issues will allow for better well-being all round. Ensure management are sympathetic to anyone experiencing these issues and have a plan in place if any members of staff need time off. Ensuring adequate staff cover when these situations arise will help keep the rest of the team on track and motivated.