Why Happy, Healthy Employees Matter

Some people are fortunate enough to be given the chance to get their dream jobs. After all, it has been said that when you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work at all. But even if you love your job, there are other factors that can burst your happy bubble, draining you of creative juices until you are burned out and unable to fulfill the tasks that you are required to do. Burnt out and unhappy, your health begins to suffer and you will be unable to perform as well as you once did. The moment you are unable to fulfill the work that has been assigned to you, everything snowballs, triggering a chain reaction that will affect everyone, especially when you are part of a team. This paints a very clear picture of why happy, healthy employees matter. But if you need further enlightenment, the following reasons should be enough to convince you.

Happy = Productive

 When you are happy at your workplace, you tend to be inspired to work your ass off everyday because your company cares about you and your wellbeing. How does your company show that it cares? Through employee benefits like insurance plans and other incentives. One of the things that can easily burn a hole through your wallet is medical expenses. Even just one unexpected stay at the hospital is enough to put you in debt, especially with expensive doctors’ fees, admissions fees and medication. With health plans, you are able to set your mind at ease and worry less about the possibility of getting sick since you know that you will be covered in case your health is compromised.

Another benefit that will make employees happy is legal plans. This is not a requirement when it comes to employee benefits. But when a company offers this, it is a great bonus that will take a load off an employer’s shoulders especially when he or she may be encountering problems like identity theft. Employees may also require other assistance from lawyers like reviewing a legal document or purchasing a property. An attorney’s exorbitant hourly fees can also put a dent in their wallet so having legal plans is sure to make them happy and at the same time help them save money.

If you have your own company and plan to include legal plans in your employee benefits, you can check out budget packages from legal services providers like Legal Shield. There are informative clips on LegalShield YouTube Channel that can guide you on which coverage is best for your employees.

Healthy = Happy + Productive

Employee health is something that companies should nurture. What better way to do so that to offer activities that help promote good health. Regular exercise is very important, more so for those who spend majority of their time working in front of a computer screen. What you can offer is a free gym membership or perhaps a subsidized one, so that employees can work off their stress and release endorphins, which in turn can contribute to happy feelings and overall well being. Another option is to offer healthier food options, if the company has its own canteen that caters to its employees. When you combine good health and happiness, it will minimize sick leaves and promote more productivity among employees.

About the Author

Based in San Diego California, Tiffany Matthews is a professional writer with over 5 years of writing experience. She also blogs about travel, fashion, and anything under the sun at wordbaristas.com, a group blog that she shares with her good friends. In her free time, she likes to travel, read books, and watch movies. You can find her on Twitter as @TiffyCat87.

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How to Work on Your Relationship – And Make it Fun!

For Barton Goldsmith, PhD, a three-time award winning psychotherapist, a syndicated columnist and radio host ‘I know the idea of “working” on a relationship is foreign to many couples. Most think things will just straighten themselves out if they ignore the problem.’ However, Goldsmith argues that everything from sexual health to emotional wellness will be better if you work on your relationship, rather than waiting for things to get beyond repair.

‘After an argument, for example, couples won’t discuss the problem or work to resolve and minimise the fallout,’ Goldsmith notes. ‘They simply go on with their lives until they either forget about what happened or until something else comes along to distract them from the previous issue. Working on your relationship is not effortless, but it’s a lot easier than repairing one that has gone wrong.’

Goldsmith recommends making long-term plans for your future together. ‘If that seems like it’s too much to deal with at the moment, just make plans for your next holiday or for the next year,’ he advises. ‘You will learn more intimate details about your desires and your mate, and what it is that you need from your partner to help you feel fulfilled. Making plans allows you to take a journey together that will open emotional doors that you both will want to walk through.’

Goldsmith adds, ‘Developing routines as a couple is also a way to work on your relationship. The more you do together, the closer you become. If you both like to exercise, find a way to do it together as often as possible, and if you want your family to experience a similar type of bonding and success, have dinner together. I cannot overstate how much doing this seemingly little thing does for couples and their families. It is a time when days and dreams are shared and everyone becomes a little closer.’

‘You see, the work doesn’t have to be hard; in fact, it can be fun,’ Goldsmith asserts. ‘But it does have to be done if you want to get the most out of your time together. Couples who choose not to work on their relationships usually aren’t very happy in them. Make the choice to do what is required to help cement your bond, then make life as good as it really can be.’

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