{"id":38973,"date":"2022-04-13T13:24:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T03:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=38973"},"modified":"2025-09-17T21:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T11:06:36","slug":"beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program\/","title":{"rendered":"A Practical Guide To Talking To Your Boss About Burnout (And How To Prevent It)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"110%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4474029.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4474029.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4474029-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4474029-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4474029-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4474029-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Tired mum WFH with children playing in the background\" \/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;5%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling exhausted, no matter how many hours of sleep you get? Can\u2019t muster up the motivation to do things you used to love? If you\u2019re feeling detached, hopeless or stressed on a daily basis, you might be navigating a period of burnout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the stats tell us you\u2019re not alone: according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/img1.wsimg.com\/blobby\/go\/6c37d4f0-7b8a-4dd3-afb8-0a1b504af624\/2021%20Workplace%20Burnout%20Study-%20Final.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021 Global Workplace Burnout Study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(yes, it\u2019s a thing) reported cases of burnout rose by 5% over the past 12 months alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With most of us working at least part of our role at home, the lines between work and life have almost entirely disappeared, too. A recent Australian study found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartcompany.com.au\/people-human-resources\/remote-work\/employers-remote-working-unpaid-overtime\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote workers are clocking in 319 hours of unpaid overtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re working harder than ever before, which means taking care of our physical and emotional health has never been more important. So, if you\u2019re feeling run down and worn out at work, keep reading to discover how to chat to your boss about burnout and a stack of practical scripts and ideas to help you regain balance with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/corporate-wellness-programs-australia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate wellness program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program\/#What_are_the_signs_and_causes_of_burnout\" >What are the signs and causes of burnout?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program\/#How_corporate_wellness_can_beat_burnout\" >How corporate wellness can beat burnout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program\/#How_to_bring_up_workplace_wellness_programs_with_your_boss\" >How to bring up workplace wellness programs with your boss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program\/#Five_cost-effective_ways_to_promote_wellness_in_the_workplace\" >Five cost-effective ways to promote wellness in the workplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/beat-burnout-corporate-wellness-program\/#Check_out_our_Corporate_Wellness_services\" >Check out our Corporate Wellness services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_and_causes_of_burnout\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the signs and causes of burnout?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we chat solutions, let\u2019s walk you through what burnout looks (and feels) like and some of the common causes behind it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, burnout is when we experience a state of total physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. While periods of stress, anxiety and fatigue are normal, but there are a few things that make burnout unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, burnout has been classified as an \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/28-05-2019-burn-out-an-occupational-phenomenon-international-classification-of-diseases\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occupational phenomena<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d by the World Health Organisation (WHO), which categorise burnout by three key criteria:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feelings of <\/span><b>energy depletion or exhaustion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased <\/span><b>mental distance from one\u2019s job<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, feelings of <\/span><b>negativism or cynicism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> towards one\u2019s job<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reduced professional efficacy\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the personal impacts on our overall health and wellbeing, the WHO estimates burnout leads to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/everyonesocial.com\/blog\/employee-burnout-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $1 trillion being lost in productivity each year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the causes of burnout, typically it\u2019s a combination of:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unmanageable workload that doesn\u2019t give you time or capacity to rest and recharge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lack of autonomy or being left out of decision-making that impacts your role.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An absence of recognition or rewards for your hard work and effort.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fragmented or disconnected workforce without a strong sense of community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"75%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/pin\/535787686929131592\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"854\" width=\"1280\" style=\"margin-top: 50px; margin-bottom: 50px; \" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8860945.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8860945.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8860945-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8860945-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8860945-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8860945-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Man and woman doing lunges on a mountain\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_corporate_wellness_can_beat_burnout\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How corporate wellness can beat burnout<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking breaks and regaining a sense of work-life balance is a big part of beating (and preventing) burnout at work. Along with reviewing workloads, capacity and organisational structures, being given the time and space to unwind at work are just as important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/business\/corporate-wellness\/\">corporate wellness services<\/a> can be so powerful in stopping burnout in it&#8217;s tracks. From exercise to mediation and even paid time off to tackle life admin, a great corporate wellness program can give you helpful ways to unwind and prioritise your own health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research tells us that some of the biggest contributors to burnout are a lack of recognition at work and feeling disconnected from our team. So, corporate wellness can actually be an opportunity to celebrate our wins at work, re-engage with remote coworkers and boost company-wide morale.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"75%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/pin\/535787686929131592\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"853\" width=\"1280\" style=\"margin-top: 50px; margin-bottom: 50px; \" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7176026.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7176026.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7176026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7176026-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7176026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7176026-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Woman in therapy\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_bring_up_workplace_wellness_programs_with_your_boss\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to bring up workplace wellness programs with your boss<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get it: bringing up burnout with your manager can feel like a daunting task, especially if you\u2019re in the throes of stress, exhaustion and overwhelm. But communication is key, especially when it comes to managing our health and wellbeing at work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, we\u2019re taking the hard work out of your next 1:1 meeting with these helpful scripts to broach the subject of burnout and how workplace wellness can help. Give these questions and conversation starters a try during your next catch up (or schedule a quick chat):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Start with specific examples of how you\u2019re feeling:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> try phrases like \u201cI\u2019m feeling overwhelmed by the number of tasks and deadlines I\u2019m juggling\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m feeling anxious about not being able to meet my deadlines this month.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Explain what you need:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be clear about what would be helpful for you, such as \u201cI\u2019m feeling over capacity and would like to redistribute some of my tasks\u201d or \u201cI would like to learn more about meditation and managing my stress levels at work.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Offer suggestions to regain balance:<\/strong> enquire about any existing employee benefits you can tap into (such as paid time off or personal leave). Plus, it\u2019s worth bringing up some proactive ideas you have for your company\u2019s workplace wellness program, such as \u201cI\u2019ve seen X company running X events for their team, and I\u2019d like to see our team try a similar approach.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap center\" data-max-width=\"75%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com.au\/pin\/535787686929131592\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"854\" width=\"1280\" style=\"margin-top: 50px; margin-bottom: 50px; \" data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925357.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925357.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925357-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925357-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925357-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-6925357-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Three friends hanging out\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 7px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_cost-effective_ways_to_promote_wellness_in_the_workplace\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five cost-effective ways to promote wellness in the workplace<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure what makes a great employee wellness program? You\u2019ve come to the right place. We\u2019ve rounded up a stack of practical suggestions you can take to your boss or manager that are cost-effective and impactful, perfect for teams big and small.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Inject greenery into your office space<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> research has shown that a humble desk plant can actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4419447\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce stress and calm our nervous system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, encourage your boss to bring some living colour into your workspace to help you stay calm, focused and in the zone.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lock in quarterly self-care days:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">struggling to tackle your life admin? Companies like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iselect.com.au\/life-admin\/offering-employees-life-admin-day-boost-productivity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iSelect and even the CSIRO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer teams paid life admin or \u2018recharge days\u2019 to do everything from fixing that leaky tap to finally paying that overdue gas bill (or swing by a mid-morning yoga class).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Set up a fun fund for team bonding<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> there are always going to be times when we have to put our heads down to meet a deadline. But, companies like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/about\/careers\/we-are-cisco\/benefits-and-perks.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are actually giving teams a reason to work hard. After a big win or busy period at work, they top up their company-wide fun fund and lock in a team bonding event or social catch-up. Why not suggest barefoot bowls, a paint and sip session or even a brewery or winery tour?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Score monthly wellness credits<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> ever wished someone else could pay for your next <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/nails\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manicure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/facial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Forward-thinking teams are giving their staff monthly credits to be put towards wellness activities, giving individuals total control over when they need and when they need it. Did you know your boss can set up<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/massage-gift-voucher\/corporate-gift-vouchers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> monthly gift vouchers for an in-home massage with Blys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? A great gift idea, if we do say so ourselves!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Run team-building wellness activities:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring your remote team together for a day hiking in the sun, a sound-bath meditation session, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">group yoga class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or even a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/nails\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mani-pedi treatment <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ahead of a big company event. 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