Employee health: At the cusp of change?
The COVID-19 pandemic witnessed a fast-paced adaptation on the employer's part to keep up with the changes in the working ecosystem. It stood as a testament to the need for constant innovation to remain relevant in these changing times.
Another significant topic it raised was that of health, and the quality & quantity of attention being paid to it. The conversation around workplace health has finally changed its tune. Holistic health & well-being is now at the forefront of work culture. In fact, 66% of workers seek organisations that care about their overall well-being.
Tangible steps are being taken in this direction but there is still a long way to go. As per a poll we took recently, only 35% of people were satisfied with their corporate-sponsored health insurance.
How innovation in technology is refashioning employee health?
Digital health hyper-personalising wellness
Healthcare system integration:Health programmes are introduced & implemented across organisations but they fail to attract employees because they seem irrelevant to their personal needs. By using digital technologies & telehealth products, it is possible to personalise these health offerings to the employee’s lifestyle, routine & medical status. A personalised approach enhances the utilisation of these offerings.
Gamification & data-driven incentives
Technology has made gamification of health & wellness activities possible at the workplace. Healthy team competitions with a tangible reward at the end gamifies the approach & provide data-driven incentives for the employees to participate. Along with the health benefits, they also improve teamwork, collaboration & engagement at the workplace.
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From treatment to prevention with technology
Visiting a doctor when one gets sick is no longer the case. Technology has made the preventive approaches easy & accessible. Healthcare platforms that provide 360° care ranging from diagnostics, health trackers & lifestyle modifications are now being used widely to keep a check on health to prevent illness. Medical-grade data security & omnichannel communications are making it trustworthy & seamless for people to avail health on the go.
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*Source: The Economic Times, McKinsey & Company