How can we maintain a healthy environment at the workplace?

A healthy work environment is vital for employees to be efficient, productive, and motivated. This iscrucial for desired outcomes and, eventually, business success. An unhealthy work environment can be spotted through visible patterns– unengaged workers, a high absence rate, siloed operations, inefficient communication, no wellness programs, low morale, and more.

Creating and maintaining a healthy environment at the workplace is neither hard nor expensive. It is important to establish the contributing factors that help create a healthy workplace environment. Here are points of general guidance on maintaining a healthy environment at the workplace:

1. Utilize wellness programs
2. Promote work-life balance
3. Offer rewards and recognitions
4. Promote mental breaks
5. Focus on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)
6. Promote healthy communication
7. Establish a supportive workplace environment
8. Conduct team-building activities