5 Ways to Invest in Your Team's Wellness this Summer

As summer gets underway, it’s important for small businesses to consider how they can support their employees’ well-being.

These supports can take many forms. It can be through offering more flexibility to employees to allow them to enjoy the sunny weather and take care of their families, or it can be through providing your team with the most popular benefits of the summer.

These simple supports can have a large impact on your team and help not only boost morale, but also enhance your productivity and recruitment.

Here are our top 5 ways to invest in your team’s wellness this summer:

‍1. Remind your team that digital health and wellness is here to stay.

‍Despite many believing that the digital health and wellness trend would fade, they continue to break records and help Canadians easily access health and wellness resources that they might otherwise be unable to.

Whether it is mental health support, meditation or exercise, there are a wide range of paid and free apps available to help.

Plus, many benefits plans cover these resources. For example, traditional health plans and Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA) can be used for apps which connect you with licensed healthcare professionals including mental health supports. Likewise, Lifestyle or Wellness Spending Accounts (WSA) can be used for more extensive health and wellness apps including fitness apps, meditation apps and diet apps.

‍2. Let your team invest in themselves and their family.

‍Summer can be a challenging balancing act for Canadians hoping to make the most of the good weather and for families with young children. This is why Wellness Spending Accounts (WSAs) are such great tools. They allow your team members to devote some or all of their benefits to wellness expenses including sports and exercise expenses, gym memberships or even new sports equipment.If your team includes members with young families, WSAs can provide even more support for them this summer. WSA can be used for a wide array of summer activities for children including day camps, lessons and sports activities, giving your team members peace of mind.

‍3. Create a positive and supportive environment.

‍Making sure your team is a positive environment that promotes positivity and support can greatly improve your team’s overall productivity and wellbeing. By fostering a positive work environment, you can help reduce stress level and enhance well-being, enabling your team to thrive.

‍4. Promote self-care and well-being habits.

‍Making sure your team takes the time to invest in their health and wellness is also important. Whether it is simple things like taking regular breaks or encouraging your team to get out and enjoy the weather, these simple actions can greatly improve mental health, stress levels and improve your workplace culture and success.

‍5. Make sure your team has access to the health benefits they need.

‍One of the most important ways to support your team’s wellbeing is by ensuring they have access to health supports through health benefits. It is also important to make sure that the benefits you offer fit the needs of your team members and their families, and your pocketbook.Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSAs) are great ways to ensure your team has access to a full range of benefits at a cost that you can afford. HSAs allow employers to determine a set maximum of benefits that they offer each employee. These employees can then use those funds for any eligible medical expense they want, offering unparalleled flexibility.

By ensuring your team has access to the health and wellness benefits you want, you empower them to prioritize their well-being and take proactive steps towards being their happiest, healthiest and most productive selves.

‍The BeniPlus Wallet is Here to Help

‍BeniPlus uses the power of digital benefits to offer small and medium-sized businesses tailor-made solutions. Our plan can fit any headcount and budget, and there are no premiums.

With BeniPlus, you choose how much benefits and which categories of benefits you would like to offer your team. Employees can then determine how to spend their benefits to best suit their individual needs. Whether it is an amazing pair of prescription glasses, mental health supports, or even childcare, the BeniPlus Wallet has you and your team covered.This summer take proactive steps to support your team’s well-being. Prioritizing your team’s well-being not only strengthens your organization but also cultivates a culture that values and supports its most valuable asset – its people.

For more information about the BeniPlus Wallet, speak with one of our benefits experts today!