Q&A: Corporate Wellbeing With WeWork

At Waves of Wellness (WOW) we believe it is so important to have balance within your workday, and that time should be allocated to mental, physical and social wellbeing. This not only makes us happier and less stressed at work, it also makes us more productive and creative - and at the end of the day, better employees. Corporate Wellbeing Programs have been shown to result in more satisfied employees, and these employees are less likely to suffer burnout or quit their job. 

We’ve teamed up with WeWork to deliver bespoke corporate wellbeing programs and asked Balder Tol, General Manager Australia and Southeast Asia how it's all going…

Why did WeWork want to get involved with WOW?

The WOW program recognises the significance that balance can play in the workplace, discussing the importance of switching off, boundaries, and time-out. Together, we’ve committed to shifting the stigma surrounding mental health and address the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Joel Pilgrim hosts a Corporate Wellbeing program at WeWork Sydney

How is WeWork partnering with WOW?

We are proud to team up with Waves of Wellness as our corporate wellbeing partner in Australia. Our employees across Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth have attended workshops in person and virtually [with] our management team [having] participated in a series specifically tailored to the role of a people manager.

What has been the impact of WOW’s Corporate Wellbeing Programs?

The impactful sessions have brought our tight-knit teams even closer together, providing a non-judgmental, safe space for everyone to open up and be a little vulnerable with each other. Many participants have reported feeling a greater sense of trust and collegiality, even between employees in different states. 

Why is corporate wellbeing so important to WeWork?

We want to support our people to manage their own wellbeing to encourage happier, healthier employees, which in turn enables increased engagement and productivity. We believe that our commitment to corporate wellbeing improves morale, promotes teamwork and boosts job satisfaction, as well as builds resilience and strengthens employee engagement. 

What are three top-line words that describe how your staff have felt after WOW’s program?

Connected, energised, supported.

Find out more about WOW’s Corporate Programs here.