The Shift Toward Employee Wellness

In today’s corporate world, the concept of wellness has moved far beyond just physical health. The modern workforce increasingly values holistic wellbeing, which includes mental, emotional, and social health.  

For employers, prioritising wellness within the workplace culture should not just be ‘tick box’ tokenism, nor should it be solely about talent acquisition efforts or boosting productivity. It should be ingrained into the business, creating a sustainable, supportive environment that places employee wellbeing as a priority. 

That’s not to say that embracing wellness does not provide benefits to employers and the performance of their teams. Research has shown that team members who feel good both physically and mentally are more engaged, creative, and motivated. Conversely, poor health—whether physical, emotional, or mental—leads to higher absenteeism, increased turnover, and diminished productivity. 

Over the years, Forum Events & Media Group has implemented an employee wellness plan within its overall business strategy, supporting staff with online wellness and mental health platforms, flexible working hours, team activities, incentives, career development programmes and regular training and coaching. 

And over the past two years we has added an annual wellness week! Providing a full week of wellbeing activities, we hire external holistic professionals to run online and in-person activities in the office.   

This year’s Wellness Week takes place on 21st – 25th October and will allow our employees to benefit from:  

• Brain training, a modern neuroscience. 

• Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. 

• Sound baths and meditation sessions 

• Chair massages 

• Group dog walks 

• Breath workshop  

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Quote from Sally reiki master – “Having businesses such as Forum embrace holistic therapies within their organisation is a breath of fresh air, more companies need to be open to how wellness therapies increase productivity” 

Quote from Richard Polestar hypnotherapy – “Employees who have access to a wellness program often experience significant improvements in both their professional and personal lives. Programs focused on stress reduction, such as mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and relaxation techniques, can help individuals manage workplace pressures more effectively, leading to increased focus and productivity” 

Quote from employee 

Jen Lane, Portfolio Manager “Forum is does a fantastic job in prioritising employee wellbeing. Initiatives like wellbeing weeks significantly enhance mental health support and foster a positive work culture. The variety of workshops and activities allows employees to engage in meaningful ways, reinforcing the importance of work-life balance and personal development. This comprehensive approach demonstrates Forum's commitment to supporting its staff leading to a happier and healthier work environment” 

Statement from Sarah Beall Owner and Director 

“We have created a culture within Forum that supports employees and provides a good work-lifestyle balance and a positive environment. The results speak for themselves, with 70% of our current workforce having been with us for five years or more. 

“Supporting employee wellbeing is not just a ‘trend’. A company’s greatest asset is its people, and supporting them is what every responsible and compassionate employer should prioritise. 

“Taking care of employees’ wellness ensures not only the health of them, but also the health of the business itself.”