Employee wellness as a clinching factor
3 years ago

Employee wellness as a clinching factor

The Hindu  

From usually being just a parameter in ascertaining “Best Places to Work”, well-being is increasingly being seen as a whole category in itself while marking companies for employee-friendliness. Contributing to this trend is ‘Healthy Workplaces’, an exercise initiated in 2012 by a non-profit to rate companies on how well they weave concern for employee wellness — both of the body and the mind — into workaday business concerns. Arogya World, a voluntary organisation promoting health education, puts out a list of 14 companies that convincingly tipped the balance in favour of wellness, in the latest edition of this programme. This initiative recognises companies for quantitatively tracking employee health and showing improvements in health metrics over time, a press release states. Anandabazar Patrika, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, Aurus Tech, Bayer India, Bosch, Bangalore International Airport, Conneqt Business Solutions Ltd, Dalmia, GlaxoSmithKline, Gokaldas Exports Ltd., HSBC, Indegene, India Steel, JLL, Juniper L&T, Nexus Malls, National Thermal Power Corporation, Nuvoco, P&G India, Reliance Industries Ltd., Red Bus, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Texas Instruments and Wipro are the companies featured in the COVID compendium.

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Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits in workplace that everyone is talking about
1 week, 2 days ago

Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits in workplace that everyone is talking about

Hindustan Times  

Mental health issues in the workplace, though not a new phenomenon, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years due to the growing complexities of professional environments and the year 2024 was a game-changer in revolutionising mental well-being. Therapy, tech and trends: A 2024 mental health recap In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Upasana Raina, HR Director at GI Group Holding, …

Why companies need to invest in employee wellness
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why companies need to invest in employee wellness

Live Mint  

A focus on the health, fitness and general wellbeing of employees is a relatively recent phenomena among Indian companies. “There’s been a noticeable shift in how corporate entities approach employee wellness, particularly concerning mental health. The Indian corporate sector is making commendable progress in tackling the stigma associated with mental health, nurturing a culture of support within the workplace, and …

Why companies need to invest in employee wellness
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why companies need to invest in employee wellness

Live Mint  

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Workplaces to Promote Heath & Wellness? Why Not, Ask Experts
1 year, 3 months ago

Workplaces to Promote Heath & Wellness? Why Not, Ask Experts

News 18  

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Employees and mental health: Carrying forward Covid-19 activities in mental health to present normalcy
1 year, 4 months ago

Employees and mental health: Carrying forward Covid-19 activities in mental health to present normalcy

Hindustan Times  

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Prioritising employee mental health post-Covid: The key to a resilient workforce
1 year, 4 months ago

Prioritising employee mental health post-Covid: The key to a resilient workforce

Hindustan Times  

As the world emerges from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for employers and paymasters to recognise the paramount importance of maintaining good mental health among their employees. By fostering a supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance, and providing access to mental health resources, employers can help alleviate the burden on employees. Fostering a supportive work …

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture
1 year, 6 months ago

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture

Hindustan Times  

A decade ago, conversations around mental health support at the workplace were simply swept under the corporate carpet. As we peel back the layers of corporate norms, it becomes evident that mental health support stands as an irreplaceable pillar in creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Investing in mental health support not only benefits individual employees but also …

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1 year, 9 months ago

The Art and Science of Fitness | Movement and mental health: The link is clear

Hindustan Times  

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6 reasons why workplaces need to priorities employee mental health
1 year, 11 months ago

6 reasons why workplaces need to priorities employee mental health

India Today  

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What do employees seek from their employers in a post pandemic world?
2 years ago

What do employees seek from their employers in a post pandemic world?

Hindustan Times  

In 2019, employers started to grasp the prevalence of mental health at work and realised the need to address the stigma whereas in 2020, mental health support became pivotal for running a successful business while fast forward to 2021 and today, the stakes have been raised even higher. What do employees seek from their employers in a post pandemic world? …

Tips for companies and employers to define a healthy work culture
2 years, 1 month ago

Tips for companies and employers to define a healthy work culture

Hindustan Times  

With so many technological advancements coming in, both economically and socially, the way people manage work and their personal life has changed dramatically where personal factors take precedence over external factors on what is important to both businesses and employees. Tips for companies and employers to define a healthy work culture Today, employees are concerned about work-life balance, flexibility, and …

Activities that foster safe working environments and advocate mental wellbeing
2 years, 1 month ago

Activities that foster safe working environments and advocate mental wellbeing

Hindustan Times  

Workplaces should strongly advocate the importance of breaking the stigma attached to mental health and strive to promote mental wellness. Activities that foster safe working environments and advocate mental wellbeing Believe and employ a holistic approach to wellness and tap into aspects of physical health, preventive health care and of course mental health. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Srikanth …

Wellness tips: Here's how employers can cater to employees' physical, mental and emotional well-being
2 years, 3 months ago

Wellness tips: Here's how employers can cater to employees' physical, mental and emotional well-being

Hindustan Times  

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11 Things We Actually Want To Keep From 2021
3 years ago

11 Things We Actually Want To Keep From 2021

Huff Post  

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Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace
3 years ago

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace

The Independent  

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Pilates, fruit and Amazon’s zen booths: why workplace wellbeing efforts can fall flat
3 years, 5 months ago

Pilates, fruit and Amazon’s zen booths: why workplace wellbeing efforts can fall flat

Salon  

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Employee assistance programmes find wider focus as companies battle the Second Wave
3 years, 7 months ago

Employee assistance programmes find wider focus as companies battle the Second Wave

The Hindu  

The urgency arising from the Second Wave of the Coronavirus pandemic is causing many companies to rework their employee assistance programmes, says a recent study. A ‘COVID Benefits Survey 2021’ by ANSR, a global organisation that establishes and operates Global Capability Centres, shows that 80% of Indian companies have introduced features in their EAPs to combat the COVID crisis. In …

Workers look to their bosses for mental health support. Many aren’t getting it
3 years, 8 months ago

Workers look to their bosses for mental health support. Many aren’t getting it

LA Times  

Home-bound workers and those out serving the public have struggled to keep their equilibrium during a trauma year of mass disease and death. “We’ve all lost sense of when to stop working and what a weekend means.” Uchitel said she hopes internal struggles even among top executives will compel companies to get more serious about how they support employees’ mental …

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy?
3 years, 9 months ago

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy?

BBC  

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How businesses are responding to the Covid-19 mental health crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

How businesses are responding to the Covid-19 mental health crisis

The Telegraph  

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5 HR trends and challenges to watch in 2021
3 years, 11 months ago

5 HR trends and challenges to watch in 2021

India Today  

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City logs on to virtual yoga and mindfulness in mental health battle
4 years ago

City logs on to virtual yoga and mindfulness in mental health battle

The Telegraph  

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More people signed off sick with mental health problems during lockdown, analysis reveals
4 years ago

More people signed off sick with mental health problems during lockdown, analysis reveals

The Independent  

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Mental Health in the US is Suffering—Will It Go Back to Normal?
4 years, 3 months ago

Mental Health in the US is Suffering—Will It Go Back to Normal?

Wired  

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