From casual Fridays to after-work drinks, those weekly rituals once taken for granted are returning as Americans head back to the office. And while masks, Plexiglas and empty conference rooms will alter the cubescape, employers are nevertheless invested in getting things back to normal — or at least as normal as possible.
APA data shows extensive markers of unhealthy coping —including disrupted sleep, increased drinking and low physical activity. Moreover, about 61% of adults are reporting undesired weight gain or loss — though mostly the former, with a typical increase of 6.8kg. Generally, the APA and other experts encourage healthful eating, sleep and exercise, with abundant social connections, all of which combines to build a “strong foundation” that allows people to withstand everyday pressure — such as that encountered in the office. This foundation typically depends on routines: a consistent bedtime and wake time, regular exercise and meal times.
“They want plain vanilla — you know, the sort of generic courses where you just do exams and don’t have to do anything much extra,” Katz said. Junior seminars that typically feature more expansive projects have seen enrolments drop by half, he said. “They seem to be less willing to do challenging things,” Katz said.
Wright, Swody and Dowling all agree that as workers come back, employers must make access to wellness resources easy. Companies should subsidise online exercise classes, gym memberships and mental health programmes. These include stress management, therapists and employee assistance programmes. New strategies unique to the pandemic can include outdoor video chats and “walk-and-talks” with mental health professionals.
Mary-Alice Vuicic is chief people officer for business information company Thomson Reuters. She said her company has expanded its mental health and wellbeing resources. “We’re looking to make access easier for people about the globe, a lot of which can come through tele-health and the breadth of providers,” she said.
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