Rethinking Employee Wellbeing
Supporting employees to thrive across all 24 hours—not just the 7.5 they spend at work
When we talk about workplace health, we often focus on what’s happening during working hours: toolbox talks, ergonomic desks, mental health helplines, or fresh fruit in the break room.
But true wellbeing doesn’t start at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.
In reality, our ability to focus, perform tasks safely, and engage with others at work is shaped long before we step through the front door.
why use a health coach?
The Whole-Person Approach
Let’s be honest, employees aren’t robots. They don’t show up every morning in a consistent state of readiness, primed for peak performance. Life happens outside of work. Some arrive well-rested and motivated, others bring stress, poor sleep, or burnout to the table.
That’s why our health and wellness coaching looks at the whole person, focusing on “primary foods” – and no, we’re not talking about what’s on your plate.
Primary food refers to the essential areas of life that nourish us beyond nutrition. These elements are the real foundation of our health. When they’re depleted, no amount of kale or protein shakes will bring someone into balance.
Of course, secondary food, your actual nutrition, is still part of the picture. But we view it as complementary, not central. You can’t eat your way out of stress, burnout, or chronic fatigue.
Key areas of Primary Food:
- Sleep quality
- Physical activity
- Relationships and community
- Creativity and personal expression
- Mental clarity and emotional wellbeing
- Sense of purpose
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Why This Matters for the Workplace
If we want employees to:
- Engage in risk assessments
- Pay attention at safety briefings
- Make sound decisions
- Contribute positively to workplace culture ….
…then we need to support their whole selves, not just their job functions.
By addressing health upstream – before they even arrive at work – we help individuals come in to work energised, focused, and ready to engage. And when people feel good, the benefits ripple through the organisation: improved safety, stronger compliance, and better overall performance.
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Get Started Today
At VARTAN, we’re currently offering interactive health & wellness workshops that help individuals build a personalised toolkit for wellbeing, one that extends far beyond working hours. Delivered by a qualified Health Coach, topics include:
- Identifying and addressing areas of dissatisfaction
- Creating better sleep routines
- Learning to nourish the physical, mental and emotional self
- Understanding stress and nervous system regulation
- Exploring movement that feels good
- Reconnecting with creativity and joy
- Cultivating healthier relationships and purpose-driven habits
These sessions are designed to be engaging, practical, and tailored to real life. with interactive tools and progress trackers.
