An EAP or Employee Assistance Program is a program that employers can conduct to support employees on well-being in the workplace. All programs are designed to assess, monitor and create an impactful result on employees’ well-being and this program is also one of the pillars of employee welfare.
As the new year is coming soon, it’s the perfect time for companies to reflect, recharge and refocus on employee well-being. Talking about mental health, most people will think about psychology and mental health consultation, but it is actually not only that; it is something that everyone can do and feel happy about it.
If you are looking for activities for your employees, here are some fun and meaningful wellness activities your company can organize to wrap up the year on a healthy note!
Stress-Relief Workshop
Help employees manage burnout before the new year through relaxation and mindfulness.
Here are some workshops that can be conducted in the workplace:
- Batik Painting
- Terrarium Making
- Tufting
- Mosaic Making
- Claydoll Making
Corporate Wellness Challenge
When talking about corporate wellness challenges, everyone think about a comprehensive program such as weight loss programs or wellness day challenges, but do you know that it is actually much simpler and requires less manpower as people think?
A corporate wellness challenge can be as simple as having a lunch with a complete and balanced meal or a hydration challenge by taking 8 glasses of water a day. Hosting a simple challenge can help create habits that can make a big difference in team health and well-being.
Here are a few easy challenges that can be conducted in the workplace.
- Creative fruit challenges
- Non-fried food challenges
- Less oily food challenges
- 1 week no sugary beverages challenge
A simple yet effective way to build a small habit.
Year-End Health Screening
Encourage employees to check their health status before entering the new year. Companies that provide medical benefits that are claimable for all employees, do not forget to remind all employees to utilize them before it gets forfeited.
It is recommended to conduct a health screening at least once every half-year; providing health screening for employees at year-end is one of the good programs for them! Not to mention that a healthy body will create a healthy mind. Mental health starts from within.
Prevention is better than a cure!
Mental Wellness Talk
Mental wellness talks can be conducted in many different ways. Conducting a mental wellness talk by a Certified Clinical Psychologist will be a good step for employees to be aware of their mental health status. There are many topics to choose from that’s related to mental wellness, such as clarity talk, self-love talk or even how to create boundaries in the workplace.
From the mental wellness talks, hopefully it will help to create a safe space for employees to discuss stress, boundaries and mental health awareness.
Wellness Appreciation Wall
It might sound like nonsense, but an appreciation wall can help boost our mental health.
Let employees share gratitude messages and positive affirmations to each other. It is a simple yet powerful morale booster. Create an appreciation wall where everyone can cheer for each other. This will create a space where employees feel they belong to each other. The sense of belonging in the workplace is one of the reasons why employees feel safe and increase loyalty.
Now, as you know, the EAP program for mental health is not as complicated as you might think.
It is as easy as ABC if you know the concept of bringing or boosting mental health, especially in employees with high stress levels in a corporate setting.
