HOW TO CREATE
HEALTHY
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

Six tips for creating a healthy workplace
environment
1.Reward and Recognize. Rewarding employees and recognizing their
hard work will keep spirits high within a team. ...
2.Good Communication. ...
3.Promote Wellness. ...
4.Clean and Comfortable office. ...
5.Encouraging Stronger Teams. ...
6.Promote a work-life balance.

What is a healthy work environment?
A healthy work environment is one in which healthy patterns are cultivated
and integrated into the company’s work culture. Unlike toxic work
environments, healthy workplaces have positive, open, and honest internal
communication.
According to the World Health Organization, four elements constitute a
healthy work environment.
•Health and safety in the physical work environment
•Health and safety in the psychosocial work environment
•Personal health resources in the workplace
•Community participation and consideration
As stated in the WHO’s outline, healthy work environments are much more
than a nutrition campaign or employee gym membership. Although these
initiatives are helpful, psychosocial health, safety, and community
participation should not be overlooked.

Mentally healthy work environment
Offering employees a gym membership and fruit does not necessarily equate
to a healthy work environment. Offering these benefits doesn’t hurt, however,
it doesn’t cover the entirety of health by any means. Employee mental
health is equally, if not more important than physical health at work. Here are
some ways to promote healthy relations, reduce stress, and create a more
empathetic work environment.

IMPROVE BREAKTIME AREAS
While most companies will already have designated areas for
breaks, it’s important to assess if they’re really conducive to rest
and recovery. For instance, some provide their employees with
books, snack bars, and coffee machines to help them destress and
get their energy back. Moreover, some employees may use break
rooms to socialise, while others might prefer some peace and
quiet, so it would be thoughtful to provide quiet nooks where they
can relax.

In Summary
Creating a healthy workplace environment does not have to be difficult or
costly. A healthy workplace environment improves productivity and
reduces costs related to absenteeism, turnover, workers’ compensation,
and medical claims. A summary, there are four aspects to look into when
creating a healthy workplace environment:
•Workplace culture
•Physical environment and occupational health & safety
•Health and lifestyle practice
•Supportive workplace environment
It is ideal when it comes to maintaining a positive outcome in a stressful
atmosphere. Deal with problems as soon as possible and regularly ask for
feedback on how your workplace could be improved.
Good luck in creating a healthy workplace environment!

NAME – ABHINAV KUMAR
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