Exploring Fun Ways to Think About Employee Wellness and Stress Management

James is nearing his one year anniversary with Cardinal Management Group, Inc., and has enjoyed bringing his expertise and vast experience to the team. He has recently taken Julie Adamen’s CAM 101 and is looking forward to further participating in WMCCAI and embracing the industry and those who care for it.

EXPLORING FUN WAYS TO THINK ABOUT

Employee Wellness and Stress Management

Wellness and stress management has always been on the radar for most well-lead businesses and there is a wealth of strategies to be applied across the various workplaces. Strategies range from allowing nap time to a designated fitness center for employees and everything in between. All of these efforts are to combat the ongoing challenge, which is …”how do we engage our workforce and ensure they are mindful of their health and wellness?” Without this, your business may find their team overwhelmed, burnt out, or worse…experiencing high employee turnover. Not to mention, in today’s competitive employment environment, the top candidates are in search of these added perks and place considerable value on creative work/life balance techniques.

The financial impact can be a major deterrent for business leaders when considering implementing wellness programs. Providing healthy food options could cost hundreds of dollars a month or offering paid gym memberships that end up not being used is cost prohibitive. The goal should be developing engaging, measurable actions that staff will value and be budget neutral! One way to begin this approach is to develop a committee with the mission of creating wellness pro

grams, specifically around stress management in the workplace. This committee may be comprised of a cross-departmental team whose purpose is to analyze data trends in the workplace and introduce measures to support a healthier working environment. This approach not only engages committee members and brings a sense of importance and meaning to their work life, but also tackles the challenge of bringing team members from the various departments together. Out with the “us vs. them” and in with the “we are better together” mentality. Developing these types of committees creates an empowered organization of individuals who are committed to the success of the business and their team members.

Many employers introduce the concept of the “Balanced Work Week”, which is a strategic effort to create habits throughout the workforce that would impact the team both mentally and physically.

A balanced workweek is a way of looking at each day as an opportunity to create a new skill or offer resources to the staff that could cause a lifestyle change over time.

It begins with Mondays, which can focus employees on coming back into the work

place after their weekend. This is a critical opportunity to deal with the stress and anxiety that returning to work can cause. Mondays can be a day of meditation and reflection! Monday is thought of as “Mindful Mondays” where you supply the staff with a guided meditation sessions and other thoughtful quotes about self-reflection. Continue on to “Timeout Tuesdays”, where the focus is on reflection. Encourage the staff to take time away from anything negative or distracting in their work or their home lives. “Walking Wednesdays” and “Tone-up Thursdays” then offer the staff the ability to leap into the physical well-being aspects of themselves. For Friday, you can take the approach of focusing on the nutrition of your staff by bringing in fresh fruit for the team to enjoy and labeling the day, “Fresh

Fruit Fridays”. This is a fairly inexpensive gesture that goes a long way and has proven itself successful for me time and time again!

Your committee can also focus on reducing the overall mental and financial stress of your staff by offering lunch and learns led by financial planners and fitness professionals, as well as introducing the use of apps like “Calm” which are tools to support the workforce. By taking the time to develop a strategic approach to Health and Wellness you can focus on offering a holistic solution that creates lasting behavioral change. The overall bottom-line will be impacted through potential benefit cost reductions, due to a healthier workforce. A healthier workforce is a happier workforce!

JOB POSTING

Onsite General Manager – National Realty Partners

This high-rise Condominium Association includes 484 residential units. The Owners and residents of the Association represent their interests through their Council of Co-Owners which has a very dedicated and business minded Board of Directors.

The Board is looking for an Onsite General Manager that shares their vision regarding the proper operation and maintenance of their community. If you are a true CIC Professional who takes pride in a job well done, this job may be for you.

Completed in 1974, the concrete and brick structures provide excellent sound insulation and fire resistance. The twenty-two acre complex includes ample parking as well as unusually large grounds with extensive lawns, mature trees and landscaping. Amenities include a large swimming pool, fitness centers, tennis courts and basketball court, cookout areas, a children’s playground, pool rooms, rooms for community activities or private parties.

Company: National Realty Partners Location: Fairfax, VA Job Type: Full Time Industry: CIC Management Job Level: Management Salary: NRP pays for attitude, skill and knowledge…if you’ve got game, we’ll talk. Minimum Education: CMCA and AMS required. Posted: July 22, 2020

TO APPLY:

Contact Lili Martinez @ Careers@NRPartnersLLC.com or, James Foley @ JFoley@NRPartnersLLC.com.