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We are bombarded by passionate opinions on living healthy and working happy these days. What’s surprising is that we often fail to see how wellness and the workplace can work hand in hand to make for better, more satisfying, and productive work lives. Today, as we see “work anywhere” and the option for mobile working expanding, it’s important for organizations to look at ways from a wellness perspective, beyond having access to a fitness center or subsidies to your local health club, to make the office as attractive as possible and further incentivize employees to come into the office. Encouraging face-to-face time and the social aspect of an organizational culture is crucial in support of staff engagement and organizational success.
[Adapted from the Stantec Design Quarterly, Issue 01 – The Sustainable City. Read and subscribe to the Design Quarterly now.]
So, why not start with some basics? I’ve collected five approaches (some design-related, some related to workplace culture) that can be applied at the office, often without a significant expense, that give your team members a chance to work healthier 9-to-5 right now.