Life can be stressful. Deadlines loom, work piles up and that’s before you have even had a chance to tackle life at home. Looking after employee wellbeing at work is an important facet of a business. Not only do staff feel supported and appreciated, but it creates a positive work environment where employee engagement and retention are high. Incorporating ways that you can include wellbeing initiatives into your workplace will lead to having happier and healthier employees. Explore six effective ways that we boost employee wellbeing at work here at Recovery Partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service that businesses can offer employees that provides them with free, confidential counselling conducted by a registered psychologist. Giving employees the opportunity to access an EAP in times of emotional hardship supports them in addressing any personal or work-related issues that might be impacting their mental health and their ability to work at full capacity.
Benefits of an EAP
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There are many benefits of utilising the services of an EAP in looking after employee wellbeing at work. They include:
- Enhancing productivity
- Boosting revenue
- Reducing absenteeism
- It’s cost-effective for employers
- Improves employee safety and wellbeing
Recognition Programs
Recovery Partners recognises and reward employees through our Yellow Jersey Program inspired by the Tour de France. The Yellow Jersey Program works by employees nominating their colleagues for reasons such as helping them out or for outstanding work. Each month the person with the most nominations is rewarded for their exceptional achievements. We believe it is important to create a culture where our employees celebrate the efforts of each other. Incorporating a recognition program into your workplace boosts job satisfaction, and productivity and rewards employees for their hard work. Â Â Â
Ergonomic Set-Ups
Adopting good ergonomic practices protects an employee’s physical and psychosocial health. Ergonomic assessments help to identify risks and offer solutions to mitigate workplace injuries. There are various benefits of encouraging staff and colleagues to incorporate and adopt good ergonomic practices. They include:
- Reducing costs
- Improving productivity and engagement
- Improving quality of work
- Improving workplace safety
Incorporating good ergonomic practices in the workplace is essential to ensuring your staff are safe and working productively. Workplaces that acquire poor ergonomic practices are at risk of both short and long-term implications. Â
Health and Wellbeing Programs
At Recovery Partners we believe that looking after employee wellbeing at work is important. With this in mind, we have several initiatives that support our employee’s physical and mental health. These initiatives aim to promote healthy mental wellbeing across the team.
These initiatives include:
- The Mind Hub Team – a team of dedicated, trained Mental Health First Aid Officers who can help an employee who may need assistance with their mental health.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing subscriptions
- Get Home Safe App
- Fitness challenges
- Random Acts of Kindness – an initiative where employees can give back to their colleagues
- Staying well initiatives
- Resources and training
Social Events
Additionally, one of our values at Recovery Partners is Friday Fun. We are committed to supporting each other and creating a fun, happy and safe place to work. Every month we allocate money to each of our offices to go out and enjoy an activity together. Our employees choose to do a range of different activities whether it’s attending painting classes, playing tennis, or simply just sharing a meal together. Friday Fun encourages employees to learn more about each other and to take the time to do something fun. We also run several competitions and participate in challenges to encourage employees to work together.
Pet-friendly Offices
When people think about what it is like to bring their pet to work, there is usually a concern about what mess, noise, or distraction they might cause. It is understandable that not every workplace can accommodate our furry friends, but for those who can, there are many benefits you should consider.
The benefits of bringing your pet to work:
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- Enhancing overall mental wellbeing
- Boosting productivity by reminding you to take breaks
- Improving communication and relationships
- Increasing staff attraction and retention
- Removing stress from pet duties
How can Recovery Partners help?
Our vision is to do great work with great people, and every day, we strive to find better ways to continue to make our workplace truly a Great Place to Work. We have been named a Great Place to Work for many years and were ranked the 23rd Best Small Workplace in Australia in 2024. We help businesses just like yours foster a workplace where they are safe, supported and genuinely want to be there.
We offer the following wellbeing services:
Want to find out more?
Our services are available nationwide. Our consultants love to have a chat, so go ahead and give us a call on 1300 OHS RTW (647 789) or email enquiries@rrp.com.au
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Disclaimer – these articles are provided to supply general safety information to people responsible for OHS in their organisation. They are general in nature and do not substitute for legal and/or professional advice. We always suggest that organisations obtain information specific to their needs. Additional information can be found at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/Â