By: Emmanuelle Larroque

Let's face it - we all experienced varying levels of burnout in some aspect of our lives over the last couple of years (and are likely still dealing with latent effects). With the pandemic came the opportunity to slow down and reevaluate what was or was no longer serving us physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The workplace has certainly been no exception.

COVID-19 AS THE IMPETUS FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST WORKPLACE TRANSFORMATIONS IN OUR LIFETIME

Gone are the days of the term “corporate wellness” being synonymous with subsidized gym memberships, cross-departmental weight loss challenges, and health screenings. Workplace wellness continues to take a culture-first mentality, and industry leaders are intent on creating a culture built around their most valuable asset - their people. They are opting for integrative health benefits, group wellness experiences, and team building activities that boost brain activity and decrease stress and anxiety.

EMPLOYEE BURNOUT — A GROWING CONCERN IN THE WORKPLACE

We have created new ways of leading, working, learning, and communicating. With these new systems and processes, we have also shifted our definition of employee wellbeing in a monumental way.

As remote working continues to blur the line between work and life, senior HR leaders recognize that employee burnout affects not only workplace happiness and satisfaction, but also has serious long-term health consequences including the increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, digestive or endocrine disorders, stress, anxiety and depression, as well as poor sleep.

HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE AS THE WORKPLACE WELLNESS POLICY OF THE FUTURE

In an effort to counterbalance employee burnout and health concerns, forward-thinking employers are stepping up their employee benefits package and insurance carriers are revamping their healthcare policies to cover more services – especially as it relates to mental health.

If your employer offers a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or any type of “wellness” incentives, consider using this toward any holistic medical treatment. Moreover, depending on your specific benefit package, even non-medical treatments (such as massage and energy therapy) may be covered under the mental health provision.

RESHAPING HEALTHCARE AS WE KNOW IT

Holistic healthcare clinics that specialize in preventative and are reshaping healthcare as we know it by taking a bio-individualized approach towards creating healthy environments in the workplace.

In the State of California, Doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine are Primary Care Providers who diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions. What this means is that instead of simply going to your primary physician for a prescription, you can come in to Saffron & Sage for a diagnostic assessment, treatment, and leave with a prescription that will alter your health outcomes instantaneously.

At Saffron and Sage, it is our mission to inspire people to live their fullest life, step into their freedom, and experience true health in mind, body, and spirit. We offer a multitude of holistic offerings ranging from breath work, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, yoga, herbal and Chinese medicine to spiritual coaching, psychotherapy, and energy work.

With the help of your company’s reimagined workplace wellness policy, your micro-team of holistic practitioners at Saffron & Sage, and the integration of these practices into your everyday life – both at home and at work – you will successfully pivot from stress and burnout to rejuvenation and vitality.

If you are interested in learning more about how to combat burnout and support your teams health - mentally, emotionally and physically connect with one of our specialists or explore our Wellness Offerings