There are irrefutable benefits to providing proper health and wellness care for your employees. Satisfaction, productivity, and happiness are all positively correlated to employee well-being, and also contribute to other workplace bottom lines.
Though approaching employee well-being solutions is always a positive first step, the process can actually be quite cumbersome. Thousands of different solutions exist, with unique offerings and varying degrees of effectiveness. From a managerial or administrative perspective, searching for the right solution can almost be off-putting. With such variety to choose from, it can be challenging to understand where the best investment may be. That said, one commonality exists between all employers who are searching for a wellness solution. They all care and are all deeply invested in the health and well-being of their employees.
Overcoming Pain Points for Users
To aid in the search, we’ll discuss some criteria that can be used to more easily evaluate differing therapy offerings for employees and their families.
Virtual and In-person Therapy
Many individuals seeking therapy-related services for the first time can be apprehensive. Chartering new and unfamiliar territory is difficult, and this is only exacerbated by the intimate nature of therapy services. Patients have also reported further barriers to therapy such as a perceived stigma, time constraints, costs, distractions, and reliable transportation.
To manage these barriers, employers should look for a solution that offers both in-person, and virtual therapy services. This will allow for a more adaptable solution to fit the diverse needs of each individual employee. While employee A may become easily distracted at home, requiring a new environment for their therapy to focus on wellness goals, employee B may struggle to manage commitments and would therefore benefit from participating at home. Thousands of other scenarios exist that can sway employee preference, meaning as an employer, it is your duty to choose a therapy solution that will adapt to fit changing needs.
Evidence-Based Specialized Counselling
Oftentimes employee wellness solutions feature cookie-cutter offerings that are generic so as to fit a wide variety of needs. Counseling services, in particular, can be difficult to fully utilize for employees as they may not always be able to touch on particular needs at the time of treatment. Additionally, these generalized solutions are sometimes ineffective due to a lack of validity.
Employers should note that counseling/ mental health solutions should include a wide range of specialties. This can include access to therapists who specialize in relationships, mood disorders, childhood trauma, or any other practices. Most importantly, employers should look for solutions that are grounded in evidence. Choosing a benefits package that offers evidence-based solutions will help to further increase the health and wellness of employees.
Family Oriented Therapy
The health and well-being of your employees extend well beyond the workplace. While it is important to provide resources to create a safe and happy work environment, it is just as important, if not more, to do the same for your employees’ home environment.
As an employer, you should know that family dynamics are essential to positive health and well-being. Many patients have reported feelings of stress and anxiety that are often exacerbated when a loved one is in distress. Whether or not there is an immediate need, providing therapy benefits with family-oriented therapy will yield huge benefits for your employees in the short and long term. In particular, employers should look for benefits packages that also offer kid/ teen-specific mental health support as this will help to further increase employee wellness.
Helping Employees Thrive
Searching for the right benefits plans for your employees doesn’t have to be a difficult task. While doing so, it’s important to remember that not all therapy offerings will work effectively for your employees. Ensuring that the therapy solutions are unique, customizable, and are able to address a wide variety of needs is a very good place to start.
iHealthOX is a comprehensive health and wellness solution with features and benefits for all levels of employee need. From counseling and therapy to health coaching and resources, iHealthOX triages employees to the appropriate level of care using clinically validated wellness assessments. The same services are also made available to immediate family members to ensure a positive and prosperous environment in all aspects of life.
To learn more, visit the iHealthOX website or speak directly to a customer service representative today.
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