Our workplaces changed during 2020. How and where and when we work has all changed. Some people are even questioning why they are working in particular industries. What do you need to achieve a sense of wellness in your job?
In 2017, “Workplace Wellness” was listed as a $48 billion industry (small orange circle in the graphic above) projected to grow to $66 billion by 2022, according to the Global Wellness Institute. Of the ten segments of the wellness industry examined, workplace wellness was last in spending. In contrast, we spent more than 22 times as much in the Personal Care, Beauty & Anti-Aging industry. Might we consider diverting some of our expenses for metallic manicures and whipped marshmallow facials towards improving our well-being at work?
GWI notes that most of the workplace wellness spending is in North America and Europe, with only one in ten workers estimated to have access to wellness programs at work. Chronic community stress, work-specific stress, work-related injuries, lingering disease, and employee disengagement contribute to economic loss over time.
“Wellness is a lifelong process.”
Researchers at Harvard University found that medical costs and absenteeism rates drop for employees engaged in workplace wellness programs. Employers who prioritize stress management, mental health, and flexible wellness options demonstrate genuine care for their employees while boosting overall productivity and health outcomes. There is no one-size-fits-all wellness program - smoking cessation classes are not needed by everyone, for example.
When we consider wellness as a spectrum, we understand that no two people are starting from the same place of wellness. My coaching, therefore, looks different for each client. What is the gap between a client’s desired career goal and their current reality? What are tangible micro-goals that move a client forward to their specific objective?
What support do you want to improve your sense of personal control in your job and increase joy in your profession?