It has long been recognised that healthy and happy employees will be more productive and will experience fewer problems; there will be less conflict and tension; levels of learning and creativity will be higher and staff turnover will be lower. It therefore makes sense for wise employers to invest in employee health and wellbeing.

The key term is invest. Buying in to health and wellbeing services is not simply a cost; it is an investment that should provide a very significant return in terms of not only financial savings, but also creating a more positive working environment for everyone.

The Vigoroom platform was therefore set up to help employees develop and sustain greater levels of health and wellbeing, for both their own benefit and the benefit of their employers who are likely to see increased productivity and engagement, greater teamwork and altogether more beneficial workplaces.

We are proud of the quality of resources we provide, rooted in our commitment to addressing the needs of the whole person, involving not just health and fitness, but also wider issues of wellbeing that have such an impact on people’s quality of life.

Our philosophy is based around four key principles:

• Everyone benefits from improved health and wellbeing, employees, employers and other stakeholders. It is not just the athletically minded or the ones who want to lose weight – there is something for every employee.
  
  
• Improving employee wellness requires more than just information, which is why our platform includes a wide range of activities, structured programmes, expert guidance and challenges.
  
  
• Wellness improvement efforts are likely to be far more effective when people work together and support one another, which is why we offer so many challenges that can be undertaken in teams. Our points-based incentives scheme for individuals also make for greater effectiveness.
  
  
• It is not enough for us to offer just the wealth of resources on the platform; to get the best results, you will need access to expert guidance to develop a culture of wellbeing, and that is what we are happy to provide.

If you have any questions about our philosophy and/or how it works out in practice, just let us know and we will be happy to help.