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People spend a lot of time at work–especially when working in the New York City area! So, the work environment plays a big role in employees’ mental health, which in turn plays a big role in the performance of the entire organization.

But even though the well being of employees is important for the health of the organization, many companies do little to enhance the well being of their employees. For example, in a recent survey, less than half of the workers responding said their companies had programs designed for the mental and physical health of their employees. One-third of the workers said they were stressed on the job. And only about half said their companies offered opportunities for growth and advancement at their jobs.

But research has shown that companies who focus on their employees’ well being perform better and have more success in the marketplace. These companies have less turnover and greater productivity.

Here are four things companies need to do to create a better environment for their employees and, in turn, help with the bottom line.

  1. Recognize employee efforts

    For most people, work is a part of who they are, so recognizing them helps to boost confidence, self-esteeem and helps to prevent anxiety and depression. So, recognizing employees for a job well done aids in productivity and in the mental health of workers.

  1. Work-life balance

    This is important to workers as well and to their overall well being and performance at work. To assist workers in maintaining a good work-life balance, companies can establish things like flexible scheduling, telecommuting, and paid leave for exercise or other health-related programs.

  1. Programs to help employees handle stress and other mental health issues

    Wellness programs help employees stay healthy, which in turn helps a company’s bottom line. When employees are healthier, both physically and mentally, they perform better, take less time off, and save the company money.

  1. Encouraging healthy living

    Wellness programs give employees incentives to improve their lifestyles as well, to get more exercise, to take part in smoking cessation programs, to get treatment for obesity, diabetes, asthma and other ailments, all of which make them better employees.

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