When it comes to looking after people’s health and wellbeing in the workplace a complimentary bowl of fruit no longer cuts it. The corporate wellness industry is worth over $40bn (£31m) worldwide according to the Global Wellness Institute with companies looking after their workers’ wellbeing in a much more holistic way.
Tech giants such as Google and Facebook are renowned for their approach to employees’ health and wellbeing. Google’s offices around the world boast everything from rock climbing walls and mini golf courses to sleep pods. It also offers staff on-site fitness centres, an array of healthy food options, financial planning advice, substantial parental leave entitlements, medical support and complementary therapies as well as personal development and learning opportunities tailored to individuals’ interests.
Expedia, which was recently voted the best employer for work-life balance in the UK according to Glassdoor, also offers employees some impressive perks, including a travel allowance of between £6,000 and £10,000. Meanwhile, to help its workers combat stress, the Hilton hotel group recently drafted in Arianna Huffington’s startup, Thrive Global, which provides wellness training programmes. Hilton employees are being encouraged to build in time in the workday to “recharge”, the company said in a statement.