Health and wellness programs rolled out by companies are not enough in addressing health and wellness concerns of its workers amid pandemic.
Workplace wellness programs are even not the primary determinant of health and wellness among Filipino workers, according to the results of the PhilCare Wellness Index: The Philippine Roadmap to the Next Normal.
Of the 1,500 working Filipino survey respondents, almost all (9 out 10 or 93.3 percent) chose “gaining people’s respect” as one of the factors that best predict their overall health and wellness, followed by leading a purposeful and meaningful life (8 out of 10 or 89.1 percent) and having a good work-family balance (86.5 percent).
The Wellness Index also found that 8 out of 10 (87.2 percent ) of its respondents agree that their workplace’s clear response strategy to the economic impact of the pandemic has positively affected their health and wellbeing, while 9 out of 10 (95.9 percent) consider having a good relationship with their colleagues important.
“A safe working environment is not just about being COVID-19-free or preventing accidents; it’s also about proactively looking after the emotional and mental health of employees,” said Jaeger Tanco, PhilCare president and chief executive officer.
“Since people generally spend a great deal of their time at work, employers should encourage employee interactions that promote trust and respect, as well as boost confidence.”
