Expert Q&A: LRG on Demand

Zest: Are employers doing enough to help employees focus on their wellbeing?

LRG on Demand: You raise a good point. A well-rounded wellbeing strategy should consider physical, mental, and emotional health, and it should be tailored to meet the diverse needs of employees. Unfortunately, this often isn’t the case.

Why is it important for employers to help employees focus on their wellbeing?

LRG: Prioritising employee wellbeing leads to a multitude of benefits for both employees and employers. Investing in health and wellbeing not only reduces costs related to absenteeism and presenteeism but also enhances productivity and engagement. The statistics around reduced turnover and improved morale further emphasise that a healthy workforce is more committed and motivated.

As we age, why is it important to maintain your physical health and wellbeing?

LRG: Simply put, there isn’t one chronic disease whereby exercise and being active won’t be helpful.

What are some of those benefits?

LRG: Regular exercise can help prevent or manage chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. It also supports mental health by reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, improving mood, and enhancing cognitive function.

Staying active helps maintain mobility and balance, which can prevent falls—one of the leading causes of injury among older adults.

Prioritising physical health as we age not only enhances quality of life but also promotes independence and longevity. It’s a powerful way to invest in both current and future wellbeing.

Alongside physical wellbeing, how important is improving mindfulness for employees and how can it help them benefit?

LRG: Mindfulness in the workplace is incredibly important. It can significantly enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation, leading to better individual performance. We have made this an integral part of our platform, ‘LRG On Demand’.

Do you have any top tips for making physical wellbeing and a focus on wellbeing simple?

LRG: Offering choice is essential for making physical wellbeing accessible and appealing. Wellbeing should be considered more than just a tick box. Yes, corporate gym memberships are important, but the gym is not for everyone and for a host of reasons. Cycle to work scheme is also great, again it’s not the only answer.

A range of solutions is the key. By focusing on inclusivity and personalisation, you can help employees feel more connected to their own wellbeing journeys.

Tell us a little bit about LRG On Demand?

LRG: We didn’t invent exercise, but we did find a convenient way to bring it all to you (and your) employees. We’ve packaged up hours of top content for employees to stream at their convenience, there’s something for everyone – matching interests, age, background, and fitness level.

You can’t eliminate staff absence completely, but you can effectively manage it. LRG On Demand is here to help minimise the impact absenteeism and presenteeism can have on a business. Personalise your wellbeing journey with On Demand and enjoy access to a variety of online workouts and mindfulness routines like guided relaxation, yoga Nidra, stretching routines, yoga, resistance training, HIIT, and much more.

How can LRG help have a positive impact on employee wellbeing?

LRG: By providing accessible content anytime, anywhere, you’re making it easier for employees to prioritise their physical health and mindfulness, regardless of their schedules or locations.

Additionally, by serving as a complementary tool to existing wellbeing initiatives, LRG On Demand can help create a more comprehensive approach to employee health. It empowers employees to take charge of their wellbeing, fostering a culture that values and supports physical and mental health. And all for less than the cost of a coffee!

To discover more about LRG on Demand, and how they can help your employees ‘benefit’, visit our Marketplace page here.