Few companies grasp the importance of employee health goals for work. According to a 2022 study titled ‘Employee Wellbeing: An Influential Need of Indian Organisation’ by the Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, leaders should receive training and encourage employees to have flexible schedules for work tasks. Employee flexibility contributes to increased productivity, morale, and job satisfaction. If a company is serious about improving employee well-being, it must develop management-wide alignment and consistency.

Corporate wellness programmes are employee health benefit plans designed to encourage and promote a holistic approach to well-being. Organisational changes are required to action corporate wellness programs. There is a need for companies to come up with health goals that promote employee well-being. Employee health goals are the core of tackling employee issues such as absences, dragging productivity, retention, low engagement, and chronic lifestyle diseases.

 

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Why are corporate wellness programs important in India?

According to a 2021 Redseer report, corporate health and wellness programmes in India cover barely 15 percent of the total working population. This is a concerningly low percentage in a labour force of approximately 477 million people. Corporate health programmes often include health insurance, telemedicine, pharmacies, gyms, and health checks, and they cover a wide range of industries. A corporate wellness program includes multiple benefits, such as:

1. Enhanced health

A sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, and inconsistent sleeping patterns all carry risks. Without a regular and comprehensive health plan, it is difficult to improve behaviour pattern, and mental health. Fortunately, this is an area where corporate wellness programmes excel! Employers can be certain that the health of their staff will improve over time with a committed and well-designed well-being programme.

 

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2. Increased productivity

Presenteeism is what happens when employees are "physically present" at work, but their focus is elsewhere. This often leads to lower productivity and reduces the efficiency of the organisation as a whole. Dedicated wellness coaches and a health plan that fits employees' needs help reduce cases of absenteeism and improve productivity.

 

3. Improved retention

In the post-pandemic workplace, health and well-being is an essential component of the employee experience. A robust corporate wellness programme can define a company while also adding value to retain talented individuals.

 

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4. Fewer health costs for employees

Staying fit and healthy with regular health tracking helps lower unnecessary health costs for employees and employers.

 

What can HR ask employees to do by URLife OHC?

HR professionals need to take the lead on well-being and educate workers, to access all the resources offered by UR.Life OHC. Ensure seamless employee experience with URLife Occupation Health Centers by introducing:

1. Instant access to emergency care

URLife OHC’s holistic wellness approach identifies the factors that will enable you to achieve instant emergency care with on-site doctors and specialists for emergency care. OHC provides specialised equipment such as AEDs for emergency cardiac assistance.

 

2. Encourage movement

Engaging your workforce in ergonomic desk exercises, stretching activity, and taking active breaks will ensure a healthy work lifestyle. URLife OHC’s movement programs and recommendations help your employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

 

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3. Personalised nutrition plans

URLife OHC holistic wellness approach caters to all aspects of your nutrition. This ensures that you can bring your whole self to work and not be bogged down by the consequences of an unhealthy diet. We distinguish ourselves from our peers with our evidence-based approach and expert nutritionists' diet and food regimen advice.

 

4. Informative webinars and seminars

Visiting scheduled web talks and seminars on health risks to learn about stress management, reducing hypertension and better productivity. With UR.Life Corporate Wellness platform by your side, you will be better armed to tackle stress.

 

5. Effective Stress Management

OHC has a diverse network of qualified therapists and medical experts who are trained to guide you on techniques to manage stress.

 

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6. Smoking cessation program

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7. Immediate health risk assessments

Health Risk Assessment offers health risk status for Diabetic, Cardiac, Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition & Stress. Our recommendations are based on the risk score to control and manage health hazards, which distinguishes us from our competition.

 

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With the UR.Life Corporate Wellness programme, we help you to invest in your health goals through seamless interventions and targeted medical treatments. Our holistic wellness approach caters to all aspects of your well-being, we ensure that you are able to bring your whole self to work. With our medical professionals by your side, routine health goals will never be an issue.

Click here to learn more about the URLife Corporate Wellness programme and unlock better health.