{"id":6275,"date":"2024-03-13T14:39:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T14:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.brightbreaks.com\/learn\/?p=6275"},"modified":"2024-03-14T08:21:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T08:21:33","slug":"best-remote-employee-wellness-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.brightbreaks.com\/learn\/blog\/best-remote-employee-wellness-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Guide: 8 Best Employee Wellness Platforms for Remote Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Remote employee wellness is a top priority for you as an HR leader. Not just for physical health reasons, but for mental health and connection as well. You’re likely looking for a cutting-edge employee well-being solution that suits the diverse needs of your organization, and also boosts engagement.\u00a0<\/p>

You may have heard of modern well-being platforms that give employees the chance to take\u00a0guilt-free breaks<\/a>\u00a0and connect with their teammates during the day in a way that’s fun, relaxing and doesn’t feel like more work.<\/p>

These apps can help reduce the feelings of employee loneliness, stress, and mental overload which are ongoing problems for many remote workers.<\/p>

In this blog, we\u2019re diving into what’s important to consider during the buying process when comparing employee wellness platforms, plus we\u2019ll look at the pros and cons of some of the most popular platforms in the market right now.<\/p>

How to choose the best employee wellness platform for your organization<\/strong><\/h2>

Choosing the right wellness app or platform involves understanding your organization’s specific needs, and focusing on a solution that can fill gaps amidst the perks and benefits your employees have available today. It also needs to be user-friendly to drive engagement, cost-effective to keep your budget in check, and aligned with your company\u2019s remote workplace culture goals.<\/p>

Budget\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

Any platform you sign up for should have the scalability to move with your company as it grows. It needs to be able to meet you where you\u2019re at now, while having the capacity to support a larger number of users in the future.\u00a0<\/p>

You\u2019ll need to pay careful attention to the pricing structure of these apps, as some of them can become seriously expensive when you need to move up a tier to accommodate more of your employees using the app.\u00a0<\/p>

Ideally, you want as many of your employees benefitting from the platform as possible as your organization grows, so choose a platform that offers the least amount of friction and the most flexibility.<\/p>

Ease of use<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Hallmarks of a successful wellness platform are having a comprehensive implementation process for administrators like yourself, and an interface that is easy as pie for your employees to use.<\/p>

Look for platforms that are engaging, interactive, and accessible on the multiple devices your remote employees might be using at home, or taking with them to co-working spaces, such as tablets and mobile phones. Convenience is just as important as ease of use for a program to be successful, so the program you choose should meet employees where they are as much as possible.<\/p>

Comprehensive<\/strong><\/h3>

Does the platform offer a wide range of wellness activities and resources, or is it limited to one thing (e.g. meditation)?<\/p>

You should ideally choose a platform that has wellness activities and resources to engage employees at every level of well-being, and appeal to their varying interests. Taking a more holistic approach to what a wellness platform offers means you can cater to the diverse needs of your remote workforce.\u00a0<\/p>

Another thing to keep in mind is that many well-being platforms were initially designed for individual users or small businesses. If you\u2019re an enterprise company, these solutions might not have the reliability, variety, and scalability that you need.<\/p>

Expert content\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

Always check who is leading the wellness activities on an app. Many platforms base their wellness programs on scientific research, or have activities that are led by instructors who are experts in their field.\u00a0<\/p>

Platforms that have expert-led content will give you peace of mind that they\u2019re going to be effective in promoting and protecting the health and well-being of your employees. The employees will also be more likely to engage if instructors are credible, as they will perceive that the classes will be worthwhile for them.<\/p>

Support for success\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

Look at the platform\u2019s reputation, customer reviews, and ongoing support options. Reliable end-user support, access to customer success for engagement strategization, and a track record of successful implementation in other enterprise organizations are good indicators of a dependable platform.<\/p>

Best fit<\/strong><\/h3>

There are a few different ways to determine what type of platform would be the best fit for your teams. Employee feedback is helpful, especially when it comes to learning what challenges employees face when it comes to well-being, and how they can be solved.\u00a0<\/p>

For example, are your employees experiencing burnout? Isolation from their peers? Less engagement?\u00a0<\/p>

Consider these issues and also factors like abilities and varying wellness interests.<\/p>

Trying to find the best employee well-being platform for your organization might feel overwhelming, but there are a few excellent wellness platforms out there that tick the boxes in many of these areas.<\/p>

8 best remote employee wellness platforms<\/strong><\/h2>

Calm for Business\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Calm is a popular wellness and meditation app that is primarily aimed at consumer subscribers.\u00a0<\/p>

During Covid, Calm added a new solution for the workplace to help support employee assistance programs (EAPs), offer preventative activities and resources to manage the mental health of new remote workers, and improve engagement and productivity.<\/p>

Calm Business can be particularly useful for employees who have trouble sleeping, or who feel angry or anxious. It offers an extensive library of soothing music, soundscapes, mindfulness exercises, and meditation sessions of varying lengths.<\/p>

Pros<\/strong><\/p>