Valuing Staff Wellness

Seventy-five percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated.My first year in management, I learned the power of a happy and productive staff. We are only as good as our “weakest link.” Thirty years later, after managing hundreds of individuals, operational projects, productivity, budgets, marketing and sales strategies, the No. 1 priority is who we are for the teams that work with us.

People want to be a part of something that matters, something that is greater than themselves and matches their values. When people trust a leader or organization, they place a higher value on their contributions. Simon Sinek teaches us that we can’t rationally convince someone to trust you. You must earn that trust by showing them you share their values and beliefs.

There has never been a more important time to demonstrate this leadership, especially in the post-pandemic world. People may have always valued their health and wellness, but in today’s world, they are educating themselves and for the first time, many have been personally affected by loss associated with the COVID-19 virus. As leaders of a team, small business or large corporation, caring for your staff’s physical well being is as essential as caring for your own family.

Staff members are your most valuable resource. Their energy levels and immune systems should be at the core of your company’s mission. When you embrace this as an integral part of your culture, it helps to attract and retain employees you can trust.

Providing staff with options to manage their time, stress and physical health is a great way to help them feel supported, productive, energetic and focused. Another option to improve staff wellness, prevent winter colds/flu bugs and promote a healthy workforce is through IV vitamins and hydration.

Infusions can be provided while staff continue with their work or can be offered onsite as a mini wellness retreat. Imagine providing your team with an opportunity to improve their cellular health and manage internal inflammation caused by stress, lack of sleep, viruses and other chronic conditions.

Vitamins given via infusions, administered by an RN under the direction of a medical director, bypass the digestive system, getting directly into the blood stream and the cellular system. An IV vitamin infusion takes less than an hour and has antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, Zinc and Glutathione, plus energy and mood-boosting B vitamins. Adding the magical magnesium mineral is a natural way to destress, relaxing muscle tension and helping with vital sleep needs.

Seventy-five percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Under relatively mild levels of dehydration, individuals may suffer from fatigue, headaches, mood alterations and cognitive issues, such as difficulty concentrating and a decrease in perceptual, visuomotor and psychomotor skills. Dehydration can also be the source of sore and achy joints.

Refueling your and your staff’s bodies with natural energy is a great way to achieve a positive mood and happier work environment. Infusions may help staff avoid getting sick and losing valuable workdays and productivity, and may increase their mental focus and clarity.

Great leaders create strong company cultures. Supporting your team’s wellness and valuing their health inspires employees to love your vision, company solutions and to be a part of your bigger “why.” QCBN

By Anita Farrelly and Jessica Dickinson

Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM and Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN, are the owners of Aboost Wellness and Salon.