Well-Being / Amenities in the Workplace Well-being at work is a growing challenge for companies struggling with an unpredictable economic environment and in that perspective, more and more become dependent on their employees’ willingness to go the extra mile. Encouraging ‘well- being at work’ by developing active elements in this area positively impacts employee engagement and eventually company performance. This CEU will focus on simple and fundamental amenities companies can integrate for human health wellness and well-being in the office environment. Discussion will center around suggestions, cautions and best practices to consider when planning and designing for the positive benefits of the occupiers. Learning Objectives • Understand the drivers of the current focus on workplace amenities (curating the experience of occupiers, creating micro-communities for live – work- play, making culture more tangible/visible and providing environments for holistic work-life balance). • Recognize the importance of providing amenities that are focused on enhancing employee physical and mental health, including reduction in stress, by creating environments that make us feel more comfortable, engaged, and relaxed or stimulated. • Recognize that amenity design has evolve to be a holistic approach encompassing physical, emotional and social needs. Tailoring amenities thru framework of location, well-being and culture will ensure employees get what they need rather than the latest greatest trend. • Be able to recommend and incorporate design elements that humanizes the environment improving overall mental health, reduces stress levels and increases cognitive performance. • Identify means of reducing social isolation and providing environments that make occupiers feel good and flourish within a visible community that promotes inclusion. • Harness WELL Building and Fitwell standards as a resource to truly provide the highest and sustained benefit for the people through nourishment, fitness, comfort and mind. Engage all senses, include social spaces, and provide rejuvenation spaces for holistic health.
Provided by: Kimball International Course Length: 1 hr This course is available to take on demand ON DEMAND CEU COURSE
Please call Ann Shappard at 812.630.3082 or email at Ann.Shappard@KimballInternational.com
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