If you are a working person, you will spend a very large percentage of your life at your place of work. Whether this is an office, a classroom, and outdoor space or any other type of environment, it is very important that you make sure you protect your corporate wellness, and make a strong commitment to your wellness and wellbeing whilst at work, rather than thinking of it as something that is only really relevant when outside the workplace.
Your employer should also be playing an active role in this, as it is in their best interest to have their employees as healthy as possible, as it stands to reason that they will be more committed and more productive when their wellness is not a concern.
Most Americans work between 8 and 10 hours per day, over at least 5 days per week, so having wellness built in to their working life can be of real benefit.
A ‘corporate warrior’ has been defined as someone who takes care of their health, in mind body and spirit, whilst also achieving highly in the corporate world. Part of this must be a blend between working hard and playing hard – in other words, making time for relaxation, enjoyment and mental health, and avoiding the temptation to become too immersed in the world of work. It is widely recognised that having other areas of focus actually helps workers to become more effective when they return to the coalface.
Employers can also cut the costs of healthcare by protecting the wellness of their employees, as research has shown that between 50 and 70 percent of health claims are in some way related to lifestyle, and of course many of this pertains to the working environment. Improving health of employees not only leads to improved profitability through increased employee production, but also reduces the impact of health costs and sick pay.
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