Wellbeing is close to our hearts as a company, and this year we had the pleasure of introducing our wellness program, previously facilitated internally, externally to our contractor workforce.
Part of our offering as an On-Hire/Contractor Management service provider is a genuine commitment to the long-term success of our people, whether they are payrolled with us or our clients. Thus, we were eager to re-invigorate our wellness program as a 6-part wellness webinar series, offered to all of our Contractors across the Pacific.
Over the past several weeks, from September through to November, our Contractors were invited to join our wellness series which delved into various dimensions of wellbeing, guided by an array of our passionate staff to facilitate.
Rather than offering theoretical content, our modules were designed to guide participants with practical tools and resources to develop flexible and sustainable wellness practices that can be integrated into their unique daily routines. Here is a snapshot of our program:
Week 1: The Importance of Self-Care Facilitator: Gary Blair, Principal Consultant Training and Development
Key Takeaways:
- Introduction of a growth mindset and the PERMA model to wellness which explores well-being across four energy realms – Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual
- Emphasis that small changes lead to a greater quality of life.
Week 2: Physical Wellness Facilitator: Charlotte Edwards, Senior Recruitment Consultant
Key Takeaways:
- Practical tools for nutritious eating to properly fuel our brain, optimising sleep and regular exercise.
- Actionable insights for every lifestyle.
Week 3: Mental Well-being Facilitator: Emma Singleton, Consultant and Project Manager
Key Takeaways:
- Introduction to positive psychology – transforming our mental wellness from a neutral state to an optimal functioning state
- Brain 101: How to influence our chemicals to fuel our wellbeing, satisfaction and general output
- The importance of reconising our character strengths to impact our general wellness
- Introduction to mindfulness
Week 4: Emotional Wellness Facilitator: Lelisa Gavara-Nanu, Resource Consultant
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding our emotions and introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Coping mechanisms for challenging situations
- Mindfulness practices, including gratitude, for inner peace and clarity
Week 5: Spiritual Wellness Facilitator: Michelle Pillay, Training Consultant
Key Takeaways:
- Debunking myths around spirituality, seeing spirituality as us showing up as, and connecting to, our authentic selves
- Connecting with our values to foster greater peace and wellbeing
Week 6: Building Wellness Habits Facilitator: Marinda Gatherer, Senior Recruitment Consultant
Key Takeaways:
- What are habits and where do they reside
- 7 habits of highly-effective people model
- How to weave wellbeing habits into daily life
- Practical strategies for lasting habits
Looking Ahead: What’s Next? Our wellness program is more than a series; it’s a commitment to the ongoing wellbeing of our people, whether they are staff, contractors or participants in any number of our training programs. Moving into next year, it is our vision that our wellness webinar series will be a ripple-effect program that is engrained into a multitude of our service offerings across the business: L&D, On-Hire, Immigration for expats, so we empower as many professionals to prioritise their self-care, and equip them with the tools and resources to continue long-lasting wellness habits. The ripple effect of well-being extends to all aspects of life.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to firstly the project manager who helped our contractor wellness journey be a success, of course all those who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate, our dedicated facilitators, and everyone who contributed to the vibrant wellbeing discussions. As we wrap up this series, we’re excited about the continued journey toward a healthier, happier, more impactful way of being.