The pandemic forced businesses to follow a remote working model, making businesses dependent on technology.
As a consequence of the sudden onslaught of this change, while some employees flourished due to the additional flexibility provided by the work from home option, various businesses encountered multiple operational disturbances including poor internet connections, frequent interruptions, and not having the right environment at home conducive to official activities. The unexpected transition from traditional offices to remote working further led to the blurring of boundaries between work and home lives, leading to burnout, mental frustration, and low motivational levels.
According to a recent study, findings reveal that productivity increases significantly in collaborative workspaces. However, with the detrimental situation over the past 2 years, motivational tools such as friendly competition and social breaks with colleagues had to go underutilized, causing a further decrease in your employees’ productivity levels. As employees continued to stay home, and be deprived of social and collaborative interaction, the long term effects of mental fatigue from being in one space began to be felt, and take over the perceived benefits of reduced commute time and flexibility at home.
As employees now contemplate a return to office, many of them share concerns about their wellness, despite their preference for the social and collaborative physical space the office provides. Covid-19 has provided organisations a lifetime opportunity to reflect, and revamp their wellness program, to ensure enhanced employee welfare, leading to better satisfaction, morale, and safety.
How to reboot your workspace wellness program
Air quality
Employees spend the majority of their day in the office space. It is vital to provide protection from both outside and inside pollutants. This can be achieved by installing an energy-efficient cooling system and advanced filtration systems in the building.
Installation of UVs in AHUs further sanitizes the air, keeping the air fresh within the office and boosting health, well-being, and productivity. Another beneficial refinement is creating green spaces in the workplace, with plants, al-fresco areas, and gardens, that will provide natural and purified air, along with an aura of freshness and positivity in the office.
At the upcoming establishment Max Square, Noida, we look to provide the freshest air in our buildings with ESP filters. An Air Quality Monitor will capture & display pollutants PM1.0, PM2.5, PM 10, CO2, TVOC, and the AQI. At Max House, post COVID we’ve transitioned to UV installation in our AHUs as well as increased fresh air intake, ensuring our CO2 levels do not rise, and the same air is not circulated from one floor to the other.
The newly launched cafeteria at Max Towers also houses an al-fresco area, allowing tenants to enjoy a green, airy, naturally lit environment for a break from the daily burnout.
Treating Water
An intelligent water harvesting & recycling strategy enables us to provide safe and clean water while lowering our impact on the environment. Organizations can aim for zero waste technologies for the treatment of water. At the same time, promoting healthy water drinking habits and providing clear, filtered, and nutrient-rich water can boost employee well-being and morale.
Max Estates’ WorkWell philosophy places enhanced focus on health and encourages the consumption of herb and fruits infused water, provided after advanced filtration to ensure our tenants get access to only the best.
Relieving Stress
Getting enough rest is an essential part of a large spectrum of workspace wellness. Taking some time off allows employees to rejuvenate their physical and mental health, and avoid burnout.
Creating spaces for solitude and quiet reflection allow employees to escape the ongoing hustle bustle of the office and take a few moments to themselves to recharge and rejuvenate. At Max Towers, Noida, the meditation room provides a safe space for employees to reconnect with their energy and return to work recharged.
At the same time, for the athletically inclined, Max Towers provides a space for engaging in sports and outdoor activities with a fully functional cricket cage, badminton court, and more. Exercise not only helps keep your health in check but also releases endorphins, which alleviate stress and generate a positive feeling in the body.
Providing access to mental health counselors and support systems for any stress-related concerns is also a vital component of the wellness spectrum. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our mental health greatly, with the effects of isolation, anxiety, and trauma still lingering in the minds of employees. A re-look at the mental wellness aspect of your employee assistance program is the need of the hour.
Keep your Workspace Interactive:
Regular interaction between colleagues is a booster for creativity and quality work output. Creating a confluence of collaborative spaces both for work, and for social interactions like lunch and coffee breaks, fosters improved employee satisfaction. An open layout with efficient workplace design goes a long way in promoting cross-hierarchical communication as well, allowing enhanced learning opportunities, as well as open dialogue.
At the same time, promoting a sense of community across different occupants of a building through engaging events also expands perspectives through interaction with employees from various organizations, from diverse backgrounds and industries.
At Max Estates, a power-packed PULSE calendar of events across various genres – music, wellness, culiary arts and cuisines, art & more, fosters a sense of cultural immersion and provides a welcome, and invigorating break from the daily routine.
Ensuring Hygiene:
A well-sanitized workspace is crucial for workers. Especially with Covid-19 in the picture, the need for clean work environments has become more prominent than ever. Try using the best and eco-friendly disinfectants to ensure a sterilized work environment.
At Max Estates, enhanced health and safety initiatives using the highest quality of technology enable health monitoring and sanitization helps us keep our tenants safe.
WorkWell
If that sounds like a mantra, it’s because it is one!
Based on the WELL standard, the WorkWell philosophy envisions an environment built around enhancing and enriching your work, and your life. Recognized by prestigious bodies such as IGBC and LEED with platinum ratings for Max Towers, and gold rating for Max House, our augmented focus on safeguarding the health and well-being of our users, enable our users to truly WorkWell.
Designed to provide the highest standards of air filtration, daylight illumination, and sustainable functionality, our developments personify Max Estates’ WorkWell mantra as a unique amalgamation of attention to the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of the users of the office space.
