Boost your business with wellbeing at work events

With demanding workloads and long hours, the number of people suffering from stress is on the rise, and this can take its toll on a business. But, the healthier employees are – both mentally and physically - the less likely it is that they will need time off work. So, it is no surprise that employers across all sectors are looking to do more to reduce the pressures placed on modern employees. And, one way they are doing this, is with corporate wellbeing events. Wellbeing at work To attract and keep the best people, health and wellbeing initiatives require more than just paying for private healthcare or offering gym memberships. And, while new working arrangements and training are vital when it comes to reducing stress, corporate wellness events are also on the rise. So much so that they are set to be a key trend in 2018 and beyond. Here are just some of the ways wellbeing and corporate events are coming together to increase employee motivation, engagement and retention. Sporting events Team building activities have long been used to educate, motivate, and inspire staff. And, sporting events have always proved popular with managers and employees alike. From marathons to abseiling down a vertigo-inducing cliff, football matches to crashing about in 4x4 off-road vehicles, sport can help staff to come together and get along. Crucially, however, while sporting events can be fun, the benefits go much further than employee bonding; with pursuits that improve the fitness of employees being incorporated into broader corporate wellbeing schemes. Find out more about how to successfully introduce sporting events into your workplace. Team development events With companies having to plan ahead – now more than ever due to Brexit – savvy businesses are putting in the groundwork to ensure they have the right team dynamics needed to succeed. As such, corporate events that focus on team building are on the rise. And, while such activities lead to improved productivity, they also have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. But inspiring people to work as a highly effective team takes much more than a quick treasure hunt. While it's possible to use such activities to give employees a boost or a break from the daily pressure, there’s a real danger that any benefit will be short-term and easily lost when back at the workplace. Familiar conflicts and barriers to co-operation can quickly resurface, and the investment gets lost as time passes.

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