As we make our way into 2022, the business world is still dealing with the many effects of COVID-19. Whether it be fatigue from 2 years of the pandemic, or the stress of figuring out a way forward, COVID-19 has taken a huge toll on people’s health. All things considered, understanding workplace wellness trends is more important than ever this year.
Whether you operate a large corporation or small nonprofit, having productive and engaged employees is critical to the success of your organization. Implementing wellness initiatives will help ensure less employee turnover, while also increasing productivity. In the end, these added perks will help differentiate your company from competitors when recruiting top talent.
With many businesses still using hybrid workspaces or figuring out how to return to the office, the business world still faces a lot of unknowns from COVID-19. As such, there are some key health and wellness trends in 2022 to consider for your business.
Mental Health
While COVID-19 has been extremely stressful for business owners and employees alike, the pandemic has shed light on certain notions in the workplace that were previously overlooked. Due to the immense challenges of the pandemic, businesses have had to pay real consideration to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
There are many different avenues that can be taken to implement a mental health platform at your operation. Some companies offer mindfulness training, while others offer more robust healthcare packages which include mental health.
Flexibility in the Workplace
If you have recently conducted any recruiting efforts, it’s become glaringly evident that people want flexibility at work. Whether it be millennials or older generations, it took the pandemic for us to realize that conventional offices aren’t necessarily the most effective way to structure a business.
Flexibility in the workplace is one of the most important wellness trends in the business world today. Considering the hiring climate, you are well-advised to continue with remote work or hybrid office models at your company. Largely because, the best candidates are likely only attracted to jobs that offer flexibility and more opportunity to spend time with family.
Diversity Training
Amidst the turmoil and angst of COVID-19, society also witnessed major upheavals regarding racial equality. The many protests that took place after the George Floyd death not only made people reassess their relationships with each other, but diversity issues became important discussions within the workplace. Importantly, there is perhaps no bigger threat to employee morale than racial discrimination at work.
Since 2020, HR departments and consulting firms alike have poured serious resources into developing diversity training for employee teams. Not only has this training affected the way companies conduct hiring, but they also promote racial sensitivity and empathy between co-workers.
Financial Wellbeing
Financial well-being is another important health trend that gained traction with COVID-19. To this end, while people were forced to cancel vacations and eat at home during the toughest parts of the pandemic, they were able to save considerable sums of cash. In time, many people paid more attention to financial well-being as it was something they could still control in such uncertain times.
Today, more businesses are giving employees the tools to better manage their finances. As money is a major stressor for many people, having employees feel financially secure is a great way to promote better mental health at your operation. While some operations actually offer training for financial management, others recommend the use of tools like budgeting apps.
Employee Health & Wellness Programs at CulverCareers
CulverCareers has programs that track employee wellness and implement changes in protocol when needed. Following our guidelines, you will keep current employees happy while also attracting the best new talent.
In working with our team of professionals, CulverCareers will ensure that you implement the best workplace wellness strategies commensurate to your needs. In fact, our population health management services offer direct financial benefits for both employers and employees.
Contact CulverCareers with Questions
At CulverCareers, we have seen firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the workplace. Whether it be helping our clients implement employee engagement strategies, or coaching them on the nuances of diversity training, CulverCareers has the resources needed to keep employees happy and engaged.
Please contact us today to discuss employee wellness trends in more detail.
Ty Culver is the Client Development Director of CulverCareers focusing on talent acquisition and workforce solutions with a wide variety of local, national and global clients.
Ty has been working in various aspects of the industry for over 10 years and developed deep expertise in Executive Search, Executive Benefit and Talent Acquisition Programs along the way. He has a range of experience from SMB to Enterprise clients and hyper specific executive searches to high volume recruiting with companies in a dynamic state of flux.
Today, Ty leads a talented team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, Executive Recruiters and Client Success Managers at one of the most respected Recruiting Firms in the Nation, CulverCareers. While leadership is a key aspect of his role, Ty still enjoys working with clients on recruiting strategies, executive benefit solutions and workforce solutions to help clients build a holistic approach to talent acquisition and talent retention.
