Workplace wellness is a cornerstone to business success. In 2025, focusing on the health of your workforce could help you improve morale, increase productivity, and reduce absenteeism.
If you’re keen to focus on improving workplace wellness in 2025, here are 6 easy to action wellness tips that can promote the wellbeing of your team for the year ahead:
1. Prioritize Ergonomics in the Workspace
Are your team office-based or do they do repetitive work that could lead to strain injuries (RSI)? Sitting for long periods and poorly designed workstations can lead to musculoskeletal issues.
Simple steps can help your business to make sure workstations are ergonomically optimized:
- Adjustable chairs with lumbar support
- Monitors at eye level to prevent neck strain
- Encourage standing desks or dynamic sitting solutions
Booking in regular ergonomic assessments is a great way to maintain comfort and prevent long-term injuries.
Contact WorkAble today to book in an Ergonomic Assessment in 2025.
2. Promote Regular Health Monitoring and Screening
Protecting your employees’ health is an great way to protect your workforce and reduce absenteeism caused by sick leave – especially if serious conditions go undiagnosed. Routine health checks can catch potential issues early.
Offer onsite or subsidised health screenings for:
- Blood pressure.
- Cholesterol levels.
- Vision and hearing tests.
Find out more about the range of WorkAble Health Monitoring Services, available now in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
3. Provide Mental Health Support to your employees
Mental health is as crucial as physical health. In 2024 Mental Health was recognised as an important area of investment for businesses.
It’s expected that in 2025, more organizations will adopt proactive mental health strategies like these:
- Offer access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
- Provide mental health days or flexible leave.
- Train managers to recognize signs of stress and encourage open conversations about mental health.
4. Monitor and manage workplace hazards
A safe work environment is foundational to wellness. Regularly assess for potential risks, whether physical (slippery floors, faulty equipment) or environmental (air quality, noise levels).
Once identified you can:
- Educate employees about hazard reporting and address concerns promptly.
- Provide protective equipment where necessary to protect your employees from hazards.
- Add a program of testing to make sure that your employees’ health is not being impacted by workplace hazards.
5. Encourage Movement and Physical Activity
Your workers spend the majority of their day at their place of work. If they spend all day sitting, then being active – even for a short period of time – can benefit their health.
Short, regular breaks to move around can significantly improve energy levels and focus. For workers in physical or active roles, the right kind of exercise can help them to maintain activity safely.
Promote physical activity in your workplace in 2025 by considering and implementing options such as:
- Hosting walking meetings.
- Introducing workplace fitness challenges.
- Providing discounts on gym memberships or yoga classes.
6. Support Preventative Care
Incorporate vaccination drives and health education programs into your wellness initiatives. Vaccinations such as flu shots can help protect employees and reduce the risk of workplace outbreaks.
Partner with occupational health providers to make these services easily accessible.
Book your flu vaccinations for 2025 with WorkAble today.
Promote wellness in your workplace in 2025 with WorkAble
WorkAble offers a wide range of occupational health services to businesses in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. We’re mobile and can bring our service to your team, making it easier to access the skills of our registered nurses without impacting productivity.
Contact us today and we can work with your business to develop a programme of support to maintain and improve workplace wellness in 2025.
Our support is tailored to the needs of your business and includes:
- Health monitoring
- Testing for the impact of hazards on health, including hearing, vision, and lung function
- Noise monitoring
- Ergonomic Assessment
- Health courses including Workplace First Aid
- Flu vaccination
- Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Pre and Post-employment health checks.
Find out more on our website or get in touch today to explore how we can help.
