4 WFH Tools Your Employees Will Love

Now listed as an actual workplace location, it appears that “remote” is here to stay. In addition to ensuring work from home employees have the necessary technology and training tools, business leaders are realizing the need to provide the appropriate wellness tools for employees to thrive in this new landscape.

So, what exactly are these needs and tools?

The Global Wellness Institute published its Wellness at Work trends for 2020 and beyond and the message is one of corporate responsibility and activism that bypasses a metric-focused approach and, instead, focuses on both the physical and mental health and safety of the employee. Business leaders agree, recommending that while continued operations are important, companies should prioritize the health and safety of their employees, as employers cannot conduct business without a healthy workforce. 

Healthy and Safety of Employees: Self-Care

While many business leaders encourage employees to take care of their health by providing health insurance and EAPs, the post-pandemic message of self-care will extend into the course of their workday. Employers will encourage employees to develop healthy habits while working—habits that in the past may have seemed trivial or even counter-productive will now be seen as necessary, as employee well-being and productivity will be seen as one and the same.

For example, work-from-home employees will be encouraged to counter the effects of prolonged sitting in front of a computer by taking movement breaks, wearing blue light filtered glasses for eye protection, and integrating mindful strategies—all DURING the workday. And the often-elusive problem of chronic stress is predicted to come to the forefront of workplace wellness initiatives.

As the challenges of the pandemic continue, consider 2022 the year of new opportunities to work with your team to improve the health and well-being of your company AND the health and well-being of the humans that are working hard to drive your business forward.

Remember, every EMPLOYER is in the health business. If YOU want to employ the very best people, YOU need to take care of them.

Consider providing your workforce with WFH Tools like...

1. Blue Light Filter Glasses

Prolonged exposure to blue light emitted from electronic devices can disrupt your sleep cycle and cause eye strain and dry eyes.  Wearing blue light filter glasses when looking at screens can decrease your daily exposure to blue light and protect the health of your eyes. 

2.  Mini-Foam Roller [Trigger Point Therapy Tool]

A targeted massage for the desk-bound worker! Use on the hands and wrists to release adhesions and tension while simultaneously stimulating blood circulation.

3. Essential Oil Diffuser 

Stress or anxiety can cause your muscles to tense up, making work more challenging. Diffuse an essential oil in your workspace to help you feel calm or more energized.

4. Ergonomic Balance Ball Chair

Promote proper spine alignment, posture, healthier back and overall well-being by using a balance ball chair.

Finding easy, quick and accessible WFH well-being strategies can lead to a happier, healthier and more productive workday.

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