We are thrilled to see workplace mental resilience and injury prevention programs recently featured on the Channel 9 News, highlighting a growing shift towards more employers recognising that prevention is key. The benefits of mindfulness-based resilience and injury prevention programs at work are well-researched.
Over the years we have discovered that the most effective and proactive way to prevent injuries is to train the mind to be present. This exciting and innovative combined approach to both mental health and physical health has proven to be incredibly effective. Unlike traditional manual handling and mental health programs which do not always engage the employees and train the mind, our success can be attributed to functional manual handling and psychological resilience training which results in positive structural changes in the brain and therefore improvements in habits, attitude, engagement and culture. In this way, our mindfulness-based resilience programs lead to a greater sense of positivity, wellbeing and life satisfaction, as well as a greater sense of value within the organisation.
Mental health conditions, stress leave and compensation claims present a substantially high cost to organisations. At any given time, compensation claims may be in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition to this, a PwC report produced in 2014 estimated that issues associated with staff mental health may cost companies up to $11 billion per year, due to absenteeism (not showing up to work), presenteeism (reduced productivity when working with an untreated condition) and compensation claims. However, through the successful implementation of an effective action to create a mentally healthy workplace, organisations, on average, can expect a positive return on investment (ROI) of $4.0 for every dollar invested. (2017 report prepared by SafeWork NSW).
Mental health injuries not only result in significant costs for organisations, but when employees are constantly on ‘auto-pilot’ then productivity is reduced and safety is compromised. Resilience training has proven physical and psychological benefits and can greatly reduce mental health risk factors in the workplace. Our programs are a proactive shield against stress, trauma and injury. Regular attention training and mindfulness practice cultivates neuroplasticity and brain grey matter, reshaping the mind toward greater calm and compassion.
We give your employees the tools and inner wisdom necessary to thrive in the face of adversity and remain injury-free.
