The best way to create a healthy work environment is with a holistic, or thorough, approach. There are different kinds of health, such as physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. An overall healthy workplace environment that is respectful of all workers is not easy to achieve in many cases, but creating company practices and policies in support of it can help.
Spiritual growth in the workplace can bring a sense of meaningfulness and mindfulness that is often seen in a respectful business environment. Workplace spirituality should not be confused with religion, but rather the consciousness of being authentic, reflective, considerate and compassionate. Spiritual growth on the job is also often said to relate to the soul, such as a person feeling like her career is right for her. By encouraging qualities such as compassion and sincerity in employees as well as career development activities, a healthy work environment in terms of spiritual growth may be formed.
Emotional considerations should also be made in order to have a fully healthy work environment. This doesn't mean hand-holding in the sense of giving in to every little complaint or demand a worker has, but rather to have and uphold a company policy of treating everyone with respect no matter their rank or position. You could have a "no bullying" workplace policy and show that the company is serious by having guest speakers and pamphlets on the topic. When workers' feelings are respected, such as being appreciated for the job they do in the company, it can also help a business retain employees and enjoy a lower turnover rate.
Mental growth in the workplace can help keep people learning new skills rather than stagnating in their position, which may cause many to want to seek a job elsewhere. Enacting a company policy to promote workers from within before advertising outside the business for job openings in supervisory or management positions can do a lot to create a healthy work environment in terms of mental growth. Paying for workers' education for courses that relate to their jobs can benefit the company as well as improve the overall knowledge of employees.
Physical safety is something that must be handled carefully and responsibly by any kind of company. To help ensure a safe, healthy workplace to reduce employee injuries as much as possible, you should follow all safety laws, requirements and regulations. Even if your industry doesn't involve working with potentially dangerous equipment, making your workplace have zero tolerance for violence or threats is important; this behavior should be grounds for immediate dismissal. You should make it be known to all employees that the goal of your company is a completely healthy work environment.
