Welcome to the Workplace Wellness Industry Representative Body
We guide the growth and development of the industry to increase productivity and stimulate the Southern African economy.
WWASA is a newly constituted Non-Profit Organisation that will become the leading role-player in the South African Workplace Wellness arena. WWASA will focus on research, developing of standards, codes and policies, wellness systems strengthening and strategic support to the management of employee wellness programmes in the workplace. WWASA will provide membership to all workplace wellness stakeholders offering a range of benefits.
The Global Wellness Institute reported that the Workplace Wellness industry in Africa is underdeveloped with the smallest wellness economy per capita in the world.
WWASA will provide the momentum required to drive the research and growth that will stimulate the Southern African economy through increased productivity in the workplace.
“We aspire to be a world-renowned leader in Workplace Wellness, delivering innovative solutions that maximize workplace productivity.”
Dr Johann Stimie, Founder.
The Moment We've All Been Waiting For
Measurable Returns for Employers
Employers who effectively implement Workplace Wellness initiatives will achieve several measurable benefits, including:
Lower Healthcare Costs
A healthier workforce results in fewer medical claims and reduced healthcare expenses.
Higher Workplace Productivity
Employees in better physical and mental health are more focused, energised, and efficient in their roles.
Stronger Employee Engagement
Wellness programs foster a sense of care and support, leading to higher levels of motivation and commitment.
Improved Employee Retention
Employers that prioritise wellness are more likely to retain talent, reducing turnover and recruitment costs.
Employer of Choice Status
By promoting a positive and healthy work environment, employers can attract top talent and establish themselves as a preferred workplace.
Employee Wellness Dimensions
Physical Wellness: This encompasses the physical fitness and health of an employee. It includes access to quality care, hygiene and nutrition awareness, stress management, and preventive measures like regular physical activity.
Mental/Emotional Wellness: This includes cognitive ability, psychological health, and communication which helps employees cope with changes in their work environment and deal successfully with stress.
Social Wellness: This refers to the presence of a positive and supportive work atmosphere, which helps employees build strong ties with co-workers and form healthy relationships.
Financial Wellness: This refers to the improvement of the financial health of employees and the absence of money-related stress. It may involve offering financial education, resources, and tools to help employees manage their finances.
Spiritual Wellness: This involves fostering a sense of connectedness with a higher purpose and developing resiliency. This may involve encouraging a sense of meaningfulness, clarity, and relationships in the workplace.
Occupational Wellness: This involves fostering a sense of purpose and contentment in the workplace. It may involve providing resources to help employees identify and pursue their career aspirations, or to help them manage their workloads.
Environmental Wellness: This is fostering a healthy, safe, and secure work environment. This may involve providing resources to keep the physical environment well-maintained, reducing stress-inducing factors like noise pollution, and increasing access to natural resources like sunlight and fresh air.
Intellectual Wellness: This involves learning, discovering, and creative problem-solving. This may involve connecting employees with new challenges, encouraging practices like reading and learning, and offering resources that can help with creative projects.