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It has been said, time and again, that health is wealth. Well, the statement couldn’t be any truer when it comes to the working environment. A healthy working environment ensures your health and that of your employees, which benefits the business in the long run. At the end of the day, it’s a win for everyone as far as the creation of wealth is concerned. Forgive the gimmicky starter lines, but this is true in every essence.  What happens to your business when, time and again, employees are absent and out sick? What happens when they constantly have to face health hazards head-on without the necessary protection gear? If you guessed right, that means reduced productivity, higher insurance costs, and a diminishing reputation for your brand, just to name a few things. A healthy working environment is important in so many ways, and the following article speaks to some of them. It Keeps You In BusinessWhile the word ‘healthy’ might refer to dozens or potentially thousands of things, a healthy environment starts with hygiene and cleanliness. Nothing is more important to an entrepreneur than keeping your business clean and well organized. Just like many other nations in the world, the Australian government has stringent rules on workplace health and safety. This is why the experienced commercial cleaners in Perth provide a wide range of cleaning services to literally all types of businesses, small to large. Some of these include window cleaning, tile and grout, hard floor, carpet cleaning, and general cleaning, just to name a few. They help you protect your employees and comply with the health regulations, so you can stay in business. Promotes Staff Health And SafetyWhen speaking of a healthy workplace, we are including physical wellness as well. A healthy working environment should not only look at increasing productivity and profit margins for the business, but it should as well focus on the physical health of the employees. You need to look at the small issues like covering cables around the workplace as one may trip on them and injure themselves. Nobody wants to work under a cracked ceiling. Also, the desks or the individual work points need to be favorable. If for example, your business involves sitting all day behind a screen, then make sure your employees are comfortable such that no one is complaining of back or wrist pains after they have worked for you for a week or so. Make sure that every time an employee comes to work, they don’t have to worry about their physical safety but instead, how they are going to contribute to the success of your business. Improves Business PerformanceThe main aim of having a healthy working environment is so that your business can prosper. People tend to work better in places where the environment is favorable for them. If you want the people working for you to be creative and as productive as possible, you need to take time and promote a healthy working place. It helps promote staff morale, improve their mood, and enhance engagement. This, in the long run, improves the performance of your business. Promotes Workplace CultureFor any business or company to attain success, the people working there need to follow and uphold the virtues that have been put in place. They need to look at the mission and vision statement and be able to work towards the goals written in them. The best way you are going to promote that culture is by working to create a healthy workplace. When people are not worried about the working environment, they tend to focus on the greater task like what they are there for. They are more willing to listen and follow instructions, which, in the long run, promote the culture of your business or company. Increased Employee RetentionYou have heard of companies that have hired acquired full-time employees from their junior teams and trainees until they retire without replacing them. This is the best thing that can happen to a business. Every time an employee quits; you have lost an essential part of your business, and by the time the next one you hire is well integrated into your business, you have lost precious and productive time. One of the main reasons employees will quit is if the work environment is not favorable for them. If you want to make sure to retain employees, a healthy working environment is a must. And there you have it. Businesses should strive to keep their workplaces safe and healthy. It’s good for both the business and the employees. The above are just a few reasons why. This entry was posted in Vendor News. Bookmark the permalink.
In fact, it’s essential. If you’ve ever walked into a toxic work environment, you can spot the signs nearly immediately: Unengaged workers, zero communication, dim lighting, a lack of general camaraderie, and more. On the other hand, those workplaces with a focus on health promotion thrive. For organizations with healthy environments, the benefits include:
Workers who are subjected to unhealthy work environments have more stress, get sick more often, and have a decreased production output. They also tend to suffer from more mental health issues, too. Even if your company isn’t operating at toxic levels, there’s always an opportunity for improvement, right? Here’s a look at how your company’s leadership can create and maintain a healthy, safe work environment employees enjoy. The Importance of a Healthy Work EnvironmentNo one wants to hate coming into work. When workers spend time in a positive work environment, it shapes their mindset about wellness in a variety of ways. Employees have enough anxiety as it is when it comes to coming back into the workplace this year. As such, managers and supervisors have a unique challenge to reassure and show employees that they’re coming back to a healthy work environment. Not just one that’s sanitized, but one that will contribute to personal and professional growth and wellness. If you’ve ever been in a work environment where it feels heavy, negative, and unproductive, you know what it’s like to be in a mentally and physically draining place. It’s not healthy in any way, which is why it’s of the utmost importance company leadership and workers come together to maintain a good work culture and environment. This type of environment is where workers will thrive and feel happy and motivated to do well. What is a Healthy Work Environment?A healthy workplace is one where both employees and management work together to promote healthy actions and behaviors to keep everyone safe and well. A non-toxic, healthy environment leads to an opportunity for open discussion, strong professional relationships, and increased productivity. Quite a few factors go into what makes a healthy work environment. For right now, the obvious one is an actual physical space that is safe and clean — well sanitized, socially-distanced workspaces, clean air filters, etc. — but it goes beyond that, of course. A healthy workplace is one where employees thrive in their work projects and feel fulfilled while also staying physically and mentally healthy. They’re productive and feel supported, which leads to reduced absenteeism, illness, conflict, and, ultimately, turnover. Signs of a healthy work environment:
A variety of aspects play into the above, including the incorporation of healthy lifestyle practices (i.e. wellness programs), along with a safe workplace culture, minimal occupational hazards, and an overall supportive workplace. Easy Ideas for Creating a Healthy Work EnvironmentIt doesn’t need to be expensive to create a healthy workplace. Part of it is promoting what’s ingrained in your company’s culture. When leadership is consistent in attitudes and activities around workplace wellness, it catches on. When it does catch fire, there’s a noticeable difference in workplace attitudes, productivity, and even workers’ compensation and medical claims. Here are a few ideas for keeping work a healthy place:
Keep Your Workplace Healthy All Year LongNow more than ever, employees need to know they’re coming into a safe, healthy workplace. Reassure them without blowing smoke by maintaining open communication policies, a supportive work environment, and healthy activities to help them stay well — emotionally and physically. Below are resources to maintain a positive work environment: Healthy work environments are about much more than access to an on-site gym or a few quarterly activities. It’s a well-rounded approach that’s a key component of your company’s culture. Keep your employees happy emotionally, physically, and mentally, and they’ll be able to show up and do their best day in and day out — even in challenging and overwhelming times. In these unusual times, how are you keeping your team healthy and well? How does your company’s leadership maintain a healthy work environment year-round? Let us know in the comments below!
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