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 …
Corporate health and wellness programmes offer opportunities to elevate awareness regarding the need to create a healthy work environment. It must be noted that while quick fixes are simple, successful health and wellness programmes require commitment, long-term planning and alignment with the company’s culture and values. While there is much literature on this topic in terms of return on investment …
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 …
