People and Management February 2019 | Page 36

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 36 | Vol. 10 Issue 2 • FEBRUARY 2019, Delhi NCR 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