The company of the future: 7 measures to promote well-being and health at work!
4 de December, 2020
If there were already echoes of change regarding the importance of promoting well-being and health at work, with the pandemic, this issue has gained even more impact. The truth is that, in a context where change has been (and continues to be) the watchword, companies are increasingly forced to look at these types of issues that were previously often undervalued and which will intrinsically shape the companies of the future.
The implementation of measures aimed at promoting well-being and health at work, as well as the quality of life of employees, has always been mentioned in the business context, but the truth is that in very few cases was it considered a priority. It seems that 2020 was a decisive year for companies to finally start investing in the well-being and health of their human resources and to outline strategies to be implemented in the future.
Here are 7 measures that the companies of the future will adopt to promote well-being and health at work:
- Smartworking
Yes, we’ll start with the most obvious measure. While teleworking has had some undesirable consequences, such as an increase in the number of working hours, the truth is that it has also brought many good things! We’re talking about more time for the family, less time wasted commuting and greater flexibility. The trend is that, even with the end of the pandemic, teleworking will continue as an internal company policy, at least partially, and it seems that most employees couldn’t be more enthusiastic! After all, promoting well-being and health at work also involves making the most of the time we waste commuting! - Corporate medicine
We can’t talk about health without mentioning all the advantages and positive impacts that health insurance has on well-being and health at work. Although some companies already include access to health insurance in their employees’ benefits package, the truth is that, in the future, this situation is likely to become increasingly common. This policy should be highly sought after and could make all the difference in attracting and retaining talent. It’s therefore not surprising that many companies are starting to offer this benefit. For example, did you know that all Euroticket Refeição users have access to the Medicare Silver Edenred Health Plan? On the other hand, there will also be a trend, particularly in large companies, towards the regular presence of a doctor on their premises. Corporate medicine is becoming increasingly popular and the adoption of this policy is highly valued by employees, who can easily have their prescriptions written and be assessed by a professional without having to go to a hospital or clinic. 2.1- Health at work is not just about the physical! Increasingly, there are fewer taboos about the importance of mental health. In the future, it is expected that companies will follow this trend by facilitating access to professionals specializing in mental health, such as psychologists. Greater support for employees’ mental health is expected to have a major impact on levels of well-being and health at work. - Occupational gymnastics
This, on the other hand, is a policy that we often see implemented in start-ups and which, in the future, could become almost the norm! Exercising your body is always good, especially when you spend too much time sitting in the same position. Aware of these benefits, many companies will now have a sports professional visit their offices or even use online platforms. The result? Those 10 minutes of movement will make all the difference to employee productivity, contributing to increased well-being and health at work. - Meditation
It’s no coincidence that there are more and more fans of alternative complementary medicine. Treatments and activities such as acupuncture and meditation are now in great demand and it is hoped that many companies will start offering them on their premises in the future for interested employees! - Extracurricular activities
Think they only apply to children? No way! From martial arts to music lessons, painting or even languages, companies that start offering this type of activity in the future will find it easier to keep their employees more motivated, often discovering a potential they didn’t know they had! - A new workspace
Smartworking involves more changes than we might think at first glance. One of them is in the workspace! Increasingly, we realize that the essential part of being in the office is exchanging ideas with colleagues, so the office of the future is expected to be adapted to this reality: less desks and fixed seating, more social areas! - Greater flexibility
If you think that many of the benefits offered to employees today have very limited conditions of use, it’s easy to see that companies will have to rethink this situation in the future. For example, in the case of the meal allowance: many companies still have shared canteens, which means that employees are forced to always go to that establishment if they want to take advantage of this benefit. In the future, it is expected that solutions such as meal cards will be increasingly popular in the business market, as they allow greater flexibility of use and have an impact on levels of well-being and health at work!
In a world that is constantly changing, it’s not surprising that we are seeing major changes in the workplace and that, in the future, it will be completely different from what it is today.
The companies of the future will understand what it means to invest in and promote well-being and health at work, which will lead to increases in employee satisfaction, creativity and productivity. What measure would contribute most to your well-being and to an increase in your physical and mental health as an employee? Which company of the future would you like to work for?