MyLifeWell debuts app to improve employee well-being

Benefits that help employees maintain their overall mental and physical well-being have seen a jump in demand as the pandemic has placed even greater stress on the shoulders of employees.

Wellness platform MyLifeWell has debuted a new app to connect employees to a variety of health and fitness experts who can guide them through meditation, nutrition tracking and other wellness challenges to help them deal with the negative impact of COVID.

Since the start of the pandemic, mental health and well-being have plummeted, impacting workplace productivity. Seventy-two percent of employees say they are burned out, according to a survey by Limeade. More than a third of employees say struggling with burnout is the most stressful aspect of their job.

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The MyLifeWell app hopes to combat burnout and make health and wellness accessible for all employees, says Gaurav Goomer, the founder of MyLifeWell. While 58% of employers offer a wellness benefit, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, just 31% of employees participate in those programs, according to the Global Wellness Institute.

“The MyLifeWell app addresses this problem by bringing together multiple dimensions of wellness into one single, easy to use, personalized wellness platform,” Goomer says. “It is making it easy for the employees to adopt a wellness lifestyle based on their specific needs and interests.”

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The app is compatible with Fitbit and other devices and allows users to customize their program from the more than 2,000 on-demand classes offered. Employees will also be able to join interactive community-based interest groups on topics like stress management, running, yoga and fitness.

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The pandemic accelerated the growing recognition among employers that they need to invest in benefits that support an employee’s overall well-being. As employees plan a return to the office, they’re also eager to kick-start new programs to help them feel their best.

“Employers should invest in the health and wellness of employees because it improves employee morale while fostering a culture of loyalty,” Goomer says. “We know that in today's cut throat environment, employers who prioritize the health and wellness of their employees will emerge as future market leaders.”