In the past few articles we have explored the relationship between wellness in the workplace and benefits which are tangible and evidence based. So, the question now lies: why not try wellness and see what the benefits are for you and your team?
In the past few articles we have explored the relationship between wellness in the workplace and benefits which are tangible and evidence based. So, the question now lies: why not try wellness and see what the benefits are for you and your team?
But how do you obtain the best practitioners and therapists to deliver an ideology which you are dipping your toe into the water with for the first time and are slightly unsure whether it’s right for your business?
There are a number of points you might consider:
-What are the credentials of the company you are going to work with; for example, is the team properly qualified and experienced to deliver a wellness programme?
-Is the company you are going to work with offering a tailored and measurable approach to your team’s wellness programme so that you get evidence the interventions are proving positive in outcome?
-Is your wellness company happy to sit and discuss what you require and then tailor the programme to the outcomes and needs identified in that meeting?
Wellness programmes for companies are certainly not a one size fits all deal, and the options available to your team should include everything from individual therapy options, team wellness days where employees can learn about mental health, physical health and promoting balance in all aspects of their life and a variety of options in between.
As a professional in the wellness field, there has been a noticeable increase in people offering wellness advice and purporting to be able to coach you towards better health and wellbeing this is great on one hand because there is an ever increasing awareness of the value we can offer, but this also means there is a lot of people who are suddenly offering advice about lifestyle and health who may not be as qualified as you think they are.
As is always the case with professions which are not regulated, there will always be ‘online’ courses which allow people to become ‘experts’ in specific fields overnight. However, we ask you if you were to be having an operation, would you do your research first and discover what qualifications and experience that surgeon had before going ahead? We would ask you to do the same with your health and wellbeing when it comes to choosing wellness. Experience, qualifications and affiliation to a professional regulatory body should be a key part of your research when deciding whether to go ahead with a company.
For those of you who may question the comparability of having an operation with wellness interventions then think about this; trained and experienced practitioners and therapist are all able to recognise when there might be something sinister or abnormal from a systemic illness or mental health point of view, if this is your first port of call as so often is with our clients, then poor ability to diagnose or recognise signs and symptoms may result in delay for treatment for you. This may be a very small fraction of cases we see, but all the same, it shows that who you see and when can determine the later outcomes of potentially serious complications.
At Back to Balance, we are proud to offer practitioners and therapists who are trained, fully qualified and experienced in what they offer. They are regulated where required by law and voluntarily otherwise, as well as fully insured. Authentic wellness comes from those who show a passion and desire to help people improve their health and wellbeing, whilst ensuring that their practice is safe and within their means and capability, knowing when to refer to a colleague or doctor when their scope of practice is limited.
Nicky Robertson and Claire Hawes are co-directors at Back to Balance, where tailored and varied corporate wellness packages are delivered with true professionalism and authenticity.