Why Coaching is a Strategic Addition to Corporate Wellness Programs

We’ve heard it over and over: employees being asked to do more with less. Budgets cut. Programs cancelled. Costs increased. Between the pressures of work and an individual’s personal responsibilities, stress levels are higher than ever. Even with remote work options, people often don’t have the time to take a breather and really think through how to tackle their most pressing concerns, both personal and professional.

Enter coaching. Wellness coaches help individuals define goals, identify obstacles and develop plans to achieve sustainable progress. Unlike therapy, coaching is future-focused and may cover a variety of topics including health concerns, finding balance, managing stress, navigating change or a variety of other life transitions.

Wellness coaching gives individuals space. The space to consider what shifts they need to make in order to live healthier, happier lives. The support to bring clarity. And the accountability to ensure changes are made and sustained. Whether it’s physical, mental, environmental or something beyond, taking intentional time to consider what’s pressing and what needs to change, and having the support to incorporate that change, could be key to thriving, not just surviving.

When employees are simply making their way through their daily demands, they lack the capacity to truly be their best selves. In the workplace, innovation, teamwork and quality are all vulnerable. Yet when individuals feel supported and strong throughout various aspects of their lives, they bring an elevated sense of self to work. Their productivity increases, their attention grows, and their ability to bring strong minds to their responsibilities is enhanced.

From an organization’s perspective, coaching strengthens workforce resilience. Employees are more likely to stay in their roles when they feel supported and healthy. Employees show up better prepared and more engaged: attrition rates decline, energy levels increase and sharper ideas are developed.

Importantly, replacement costs are mitigated as employee loyalty strengthens. Typically reported to be 50-200% of an employee’s salary when considering recruiting, onboarding and lost productivity, coaching pays for itself through the retaining of just one mid-level employee.

Offering wellness coaching to your employees is more than just a perk; it’s a strategic move. It is high-touch, high return. Employees feel seen and supported. And employers are rewarded with loyalty and retention. It’s a true win-win.

ALMA partners with organizations to thoughtfully integrate coaching in ways that align with business culture, capacity and priorities. If your organization is considering how coaching could elevate your existing wellness offerings,  let’s connect.