Recent statistics* reveal a growing issue in the workforce. As an example, British companies lose £77 billion per year on sick leave. 1 in 4 employees report they have a physical health condition. 1 in 3 report a long-term health condition. 1 in 8 have a mental health condition.
While our health services are waking up to a need for preventative, rather than reactive, health management, organisations like the CIPD are guiding more and more organisations to be ahead of the curve, and, to capitalise on the significant returns to be had on investing in employee health and wellbeing.
But it’s not just about productivity. These organisations have embraced the fact that it also positively affects retention and recruitment because it significantly contributes to a feel-good culture that employees are coming to expect.
A rising Health Coach fraternity, supported by internationally recognised bodies like UKIHCA, IAHC and ANP, are providing services to support companies wanting to adopt this kind of approach. Health Coaches help individual employees understand their specific holistic health status and support them in achieving their associated health goals via a tailored coaching plan.
Results are showing that it’s a win-win-win situation across three groups:
- Companies see less time off, increased productivity, improved retention, easier recruitment, a positive employee mindset and a very healthy work culture.
- Employees feel looked after, feel great, and get better health and wellbeing support than they could ever expect from their local health services.
- Anecdotal evidence also suggests that the people close to these employees also get pulled along to positive outcomes themselves.
If you employ a valued team of employees (or know someone who does) and would like to know more about the Health Coaching services that support this kind of investment in your workforce, then please direct message or email me (or share this with that someone you know).
*Source: UK Government:
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Triple Two Wellbeing works with individuals looking for support in their individual holistic health and wellbeing needs and goals, and with companies looking to establish an employee health and wellbeing programme. Qualified Health Coach through CNM International (recognised by the UKIHCA and ANP).
