Research shows fun is key in corporate wellness initiatives

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Research shows fun is key in corporate wellness initiatives

Proponents of ‘fun at work’ at the Joyworkz Centre for Wellness at Work are always on the look-out for research based evidence that backs up the case for fun and joy at work. Director, Dr Kathryn Owler, believes that fun is “both critical to work and complex to achieve”.  A just released report on international workplace wellness initiatives by GCC (Global Corporate Challenge), an experienced wellness programme provider, has confirmed her analysis. It claims that companies are losing out on employee participation in wellness programmes, by not ensuring they are fun.

Joyworkz Centre for Wellness at Work opened as an on-line presence in early 2013 and staff are constantly on the look-out for critical evidence to support joy and health at work. The GCC report has also just been published and contributes to the bank of information supporting fun at work.

Experience shows that the most important aspect of running a successful corporate wellness programme, is engaging staff in the process. Without this engagement, there is little point in running a programme. And, leading workplace wellness providers like GCC have found that employees are more likely to want to join an initiative that’s fun.

Moreover, companies know that their wellness programmes should be fun! The GCC study found that 99% of organisations rate the importance of having fun at medium or higher in regards to their wellness initiatives. However, whilst 37% of organisations report having fun as a very high importance for wellness initiatives, only 10% actually report their initiatives achieving very high levels of fun.

Staff at the Joyworkz Centre for Wellness at Work know that fun at work is crucial, but not always easy to achieve. Dr Kathryn Owler is dedicated to helping companies find ways to implement effective fun in the workplace. She conducts academic research as well as providing a host of free information on the centre website for both employers and staff. “While fun in the workplace is great, we need to think carefully about how to achieve it and maximise its potential” says Owler.

To learn more about how to achieve fun within your company wellness programme go to www.joyworkz.com

About Joyworkz Centre for Wellness at Work

Founded in early 2013, the Joyworkz Centre for Wellness at Work has grown out of a successful Auckland business which provides a range of wellness services to companies. Having worked in the Auckland business for a number of years, one of the directors, Dr Kathryn Owler wanted to share the Joyworkz vision – and take its message to the world. She therefore recently launched the centre in an effort to assist individuals and companies experience fun and wellbeing at work.

Media Contact:

Dr Kathryn Owler

Auckland

www.joyworkz.com