FOCUS
EXPANDING CONCEPT
OF WELLNESS
“Don’t confuse having a career with having a life.”
- Hillary Clinton, American Politician
Urvi Aradhya
Chief Human Resource
Offi cer, K Raheja Corp
T
he concept of wellness at work has
become a priority for organizations
especially when it comes to the overall
wellbeing of an employee. An average human
being spends a large portion of their adult life
at work. Sometimes one tends to get entwined
with the burden of their professional and
personal lives. The hustle of the corporate
world leads to increased stress levels which
cause an imbalance in work and life activities.
Keeping this in mind, many companies
have now grown sensitive towards creating a
favourable environment for their employees
and are keen on promoting their welfare. This
is done by incorporating health and wellness
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benefits in the company policy, required
infrastructure and hygiene systems alongside
appropriate growth prospects. Organisations
should create suitable programs for their
employees to ensure their well-being and drive.
This will not only improve their lifestyle but
will also increase their loyalty, encourage them
and boost their effi ciency.
Let us explore some common ways by
which companies can improve the wellness
of their staff:
Training Programs: During the course of
the daily routine, the mind can often become
chaotic. By conducting mindfulness training