May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a great time to focus on employee wellbeing, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. That’s why Aaptiv recently launched the Focus Forward Series, a new collection of on-demand workouts designed to help employees reset, refocus, and stay productive throughout the day. Learn about the increasing need to combat stress and distraction in the workplace, and how, in just a few minutes, employees can tap into greater clarity, comfort, and energy to power through their day.
Workplace Distraction: Employees are Struggling
Your employees have a lot on their minds besides work, with nearly 60% of employees saying they’re distracted due to personal concerns. With nonstop negative news about political upheaval, economic uncertainty, and global conflict, it’s no surprise that workplace distraction is at an all-time high. (Not-so fun fact: current events have now surpassed crime and finances as the biggest source of employee stress.)
And workplace distractions aren’t just about personal worries. Employees are constantly pulled in different directions throughout the workday, checking email or Slack 36 times per hour and switching tasks every three minutes, making it nearly impossible to maintain deep focus.
Running On Empty
Furthermore, new data from the Society of Human Resource Management reveals that employees’ mental health and wellbeing are still very real workplace challenges. According to research:
- 51% of workers feel “used up” at the end of the workday.
- 45% feel emotionally drained.
- 44 % feel burned out.
- 26% often feel overwhelmed, and 22% often feel anxious.
Most of your employees, especially Gen Z and Millennials, are aware that they need mental health support, and they aren’t shy about speaking up. Gen Z, more than any other generation, struggles across all key aspects of wellbeing. For them, workplace mental health is a top priority.
Introducing the Focus Forward Series
In today’s work environment, distractions are everywhere, and burnout is all too real. That’s where Aaptiv’s new Focus Forward Series comes in. It offers employees simple, science-backed exercises to reset and refocus the moment they feel overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck.
The Focus Forward Series includes a curated collection of 26 quick, on-demand workouts, all easily accessible from a phone. Whether it’s a guided meditation to ease pre-meeting nerves, a focused walk to clear the mind, a motivational pep talk to get back on track, or even a brief desk stretch to relieve tension, these bite-sized sessions make it easy to take a break and mentally reset.
Breaking for Better Health
Stepping away from work, even for just a few minutes, is important for both productivity and wellbeing. The benefits of physical activity breaks are well-documented, suggesting that exercise may be more effective than medication to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and distress. With Focus Forward, employees can get a quick mental reset and return to their day feeling more focused, refreshed, and ready to tackle whatever comes next.
Aaptiv: The All-in-One Resource for Employee Mental Wellness
Aaptiv’s fitness and wellness app goes beyond workouts, offering tailored recommendations across fitness and wellness. With restorative wellbeing content, personalized fitness plans, and over 10,000 on-demand workouts, Aaptiv supports every employee, no matter where they are in their wellness journey.
Learn more about Aaptiv employee fitness and wellness benefit solutions.
