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Tom is head of a company conscious of looking after employee health. Assessment showed his workplace was full of aches, pains and posture issues, so he hired a physical trainer to come in three times a week. However uptake for the classes was low, and those who did attend fell away quickly. Employee health remained poor.

Empeal’s nuanced data analysis saw that what was missing was personalisation. Tom’s physical trainer wasn’t the answer, but tailored programmes of simple exercise and physiotherapy were. Engagement went up, employees felt better. This insight allowed the EAP Provider to operate more effectively and, when it was time to renew staff health insurance, to strategise cost-effective alterations to the company’s packages.

Jack has a chronic health condition. At a medical consultation, tests are done, he is prescribed medications, and given recommendations on nutrition and lifestyle. However, the clinical team have no idea how well Jack has managed his health until his repeat check up. As they discover, Jack was confused by the instructions, and he returns with his condition aggravated.

With Empeal, Jack has help in his pocket. He’s able to easily and in real-time track his health between consultations, and customised programmes guide him step-by-step through following his clinical advice. Before his next check up, Jack also simply downloads his data report to give the practitioner, so reliable information can help in choosing the patient’s next steps.

Jack

Mary is an HR manager looking after health. She tried to run a simple step challenge, but it was difficult getting employees to take part, and those who did submitted their step count via a messy stream of texts and chats and emails. Mary’s department was overloaded just trying to collate the data, never mind analyse it to help company strategy.

Empeal significantly reduced Mary’s HR stress. It was downloadable, easy to use and increased engagement. It required no management, making health drives sustainable for the first time. It centralised information, and generated clear and regular reports which were key to implementing wellbeing solutions and improving company success.

Mary

Jane is frequently unwell. She needs medical treatment and frequent visit to clinics but thankfully that’s covered through insurance. However, this causes her to miss work and results in poor social inclusion, happiness and career growth.

She has seen a trend of absenteeism in her team as well. She thinks this could be avoided with proper intervention

Jane is a customer service team leader. She feels tired all the time, has hyperthyroid issues, is allergic to gluten and suffers shoulder pain due to a sedentary job and bad posture. Her wellbeing goals are to get healthier and reduce stress, but she doesn’t know where to start.

With Empeal, Jane had access to a cutting edge interactive assessment and trend analysis. This soon highlighted the root causes of her health complaints, which were tackled through custom gluten-free meal suggestions and exercise programmes including shoulder rehab, and guidance and monitoring features for improved sleep. Jane quickly goes from a tired employee to a healthy and happy one.

Jane

Recently we celebrated Lifestyle Medicine Week, collaborating with numerous experts in their respective fields. We were delighted with the opportunity to interview Dr. Mark Rowe, practicing family physician, founder of Waterford Health Park and an expert in positive health and lifestyle medicine! Mark talked about the encouragement and support he offers to help people make positive change, where we can close the gap between where we are right now and a better version of ourselves in terms of our health, wellbeing and vitality. There is a growing awareness of the importance of our lifestyle habits, and more and more evidence to suggest that our habits are key to living a happier and healthier life.

We also conducted a panel discussion with a talented panel of experts within their respective fields. Edelle O’Doherty-Nickels, a nutritional therapist and founder of Knowledge4Health, gave us insight into the importance of educating people on the value of a healthy, balanced diet and why we should reduce our intake of processed foods. She talked about the coaching aspect to provide individuals with the knowledge and ability to make these lifestyle changes. Edelle also brought to our attention the impact sitting down all day can have on our health and the significant negative impacts it can have.

Padraic Dunne, senior lecturer in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, immunologist and psychotherapist, discussed how not all stress is bad but how it is important to have only a healthy level of stress, where we don’t become distressed and overwhelmed. He mentioned how all the pillars of lifestyle medicine are intertwined and improving one aspect will benefit other pillars. As the body and mind are connected, too much stress can affect both your mental and physical health.

Ola El Garawany talked about how coming from a conventional medicine background as a pharmacist, she wanted to gain more knowledge and explore functional and lifestyle medicine in addition. She discussed how important a health coach is in the journey of making lifestyle changes, one may know vast amounts of knowledge however, to have someone to motivate you and reaffirm why making these changes are so beneficial, can have a huge impact.

Ilona Madden from RightFood4U kindly sat down to share with our viewers her insight into the important role nutrition plays in Lifestyle Medicine. Ilona talked about the struggles people have with implementing diet changes and how, as a nutritionist, she assists her clients in increasing energy levels. She also gives us insightful information about the impact sleep and stress has on diet and how they are all interlinked.

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Recently we celebrated Lifestyle Medicine Week, collaborating with numerous experts in their respective fields. We were delighted with the opportunity to interview Dr. Mark Rowe, practicing family physician, founder of Waterford Health Park and an expert in positive health and lifestyle medicine!

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Our team has been very busy this past month attending various events. Empeal was one of the winners of Health innovation Hub Ireland's Open Call and was also shortlisted for the Innovation Award at The Future health Summit.

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While other countries are going through the Great Resignation, employees in Ireland are planning to stay with their employers long-term. The 

2022 Attraction & Retention survey revealed [1]

 that Irish employees are more likely to be productive and engaged in their jobs, especially when companies supported their well-being throughout the pandemic. 34% of Irish employees believe health benefits are important in an employment package, and are willing to reward employers with increased productivity and loyalty in return.

It’s no surprise that healthier workers are happier and more productive. Want to refuel your own productivity? Here’s why you should pay attention to your health:



Understanding the Connection Between Health and Productivity

Productivity increases the healthier you are, since your body has everything it needs to function properly. 

Irish Health Life explains that workplace mental health [2]

 serves as a big factor in employee productivity and absenteeism. In fact, the organisation emphasises that businesses should embrace health into their company culture, especially since mental health was the highest cause of long-term absenteeism among workers in 2020.

Unfortunately, Irish Health Life also warns that simple presenteeism isn't the right alternative, either. Though you may be physically present in the office, you might be too ill to work and concentrate on their tasks and perform as required. Without getting proper support for your health, cases of absenteeism and presenteeism can lead to burnout and resignation.

So while “presenteeism” can build a facade of productivity, you can only be truly productive if you actively manage your physical health, mental wellness, and stress levels.

How Can You Boost Your Health and Productivity?

Consume a Diet That’s Best for Your Body



If you want to make positive changes in your health and productivity, then you should start by improving your diet.

Rather than recommending restrictive or even gimmicky diet plans, 

nutritionist Darin Olien clarifies in Superlife [3]

 that individuals must focus more on quality nutrition, hydration, and detoxification. These are integral to your body functions, so focusing on them can make it easier for you to maintain your health and wellness in the long run. By following a balanced diet plan and taking the necessary supplements, your body will have access to the nutrients that it needs to function optimally.





Apart from consuming a healthy diet, it’s also crucial to take care of your own body through wellness activities.

Recognising that health is important to the productivity of employees, 

Gartner notes that organisations have increased budgets [4]

 for benefits to allocate for mental and emotional well-being programmes. This is especially useful for workers since individuals with increased well-being are more likely to be engaged and satisfied with their work. So if you have access to these programmes, it’s recommended that you make time for exercise and wellness activities for the benefit of both your professional and personal lives.





Employers are starting to invest in mental well-being programmes, especially since mental and emotional health can also affect overall productivity.

While it may seem more productive to spend more time at work, psychologist 

Jamie Davies states in his book Sedated [5]

 that cultivated leisure is a big contributor to your mental health. The psychologist recommends managing your workday so that you can make time for meaningful pursuits that involve your relationships, your communities, and even yourself. Work-life balance is the key here, as allotting time for your leisure can create a positive impact on your overall productivity at work.

The most productive workers are the healthiest ones. So if you want to produce better results, you need to provide all the care and support that your body needs first

2022 Attraction & Retention survey revealed

Irish Health Life explains that workplace mental health – PDF document

Gartner notes that organisations have increased budgets

health and productivity

Huge thanks to J. Hoffman for writing an article exclusively for Empeal about how health and productivity are related. It provides a great insight into how important it is to ensure employees are happy and healthy to reduce absenteeism and prevent presenteeism. 

How Health and Productivity are Related

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Interview with Paula Lawlor – Workplace Wellbeing Day 2022

As National Workplace Wellbeing Day is this week, we were lucky enough to interview Paula Lawlor, CEO of Suicide or Survive, to talk about workplace wellbeing. We discussed the importance of looking after your mental health, not only for individuals themselves, but the benefits of employers focusing on employee wellbeing and creating a culture that acknowledges mental health. Paula gave some great advice about taking a proactive approach to minding your mental health and to take action now rather than wait until you’re struggling. It was great to be able to raise awareness for the work that Suicide or Survive does, along with allowing our viewers to learn more about the importance of looking after your own wellbeing.

For more information on Suicide or Survive please visit 

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As National Workplace Wellbeing Day is this week, we were lucky enough to interview Paula Lawlor, CEO of Suicide or Survive, to talk about workplace wellbeing. 

Interview with Paula Lawlor

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“Successfully completed two weeks of intermittent fasting and low carb diet. Feeling more happy and active. May be it will be my permanent diet plan. Morning 20-25 mins of guided meditation and intermittent fasting and low carb diet are working fine for me. Looking better, feeling happy and more active"

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