Introducing the Take 5 Movement for Better Mental Health and Wellness.
A new employee benefit being piloted by Inside Edge and other local Minnesota businesses.
The Take 5 Movement is a progressive approach aimed at promoting the well-being of individuals in the workplace. It encourages employees to take regular breaks, engage in self-care activities, and focus on their overall health and wellness.
Why the Take 5 Movement Matters
1 in 4 adults have a diagnosable mental health issue each year…
1 in 20 have a more serious condition.
More than half of the U.S. population will have a mental illness of disorder at some point during their lifetime.
Companies who implement these changes are seeing increased productivity through fewer employee absences and less “presenteeism”, some by as much as 50%.
Program At-A-Glance
5 Additional Paid Days Off
The benefit provides employees with paid time off each year to focus on their mental health and wellness. A toolkit of resources and professional guidance is provided to maximize the results of the time off.
Intentional Time Off
The program encourages employees to take these days off consecutively to fully unplug from work and rejuvenate.
Resources for Mental Health
Access to Health Transformation Consultants and stress-reduction techniques are provided to help manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
Wellness Initiatives
With the aid of an employee led Wellness Committee, a year round focus on wellness education has been established to help de-stigmatize mental health within the workplace.
Want to Take a Phased Approach?
Take A Step
Share the toolkit, resources, and roadmap with your employees which they can utilize on their own time or using their current PTO when needed.
Have your leadership team go through stigma-free training and create a culture that supports their employee’s mental health and wellness while busting the stigma of mental health in the workplace.
Take A Stride
Step +
Provide wellness coaching and/or counseling through a company’s EAP to all employees.
Employer creates an internal wellness committee and program that supports the staff through company-sponsored wellness activities.
Take A Leap
Step + Stride +
Offer one or two paid days off each year for the employees to use as wellness days to focus on their wellness journey.
Take 5!
Step + Stride + Leap +
Offer the full five days of additional PTO and encourage employees to use consecutively or intentionally.
Incentivize employees by implementing Lifestyle Spending Accounts to reimburse employees for up to $300 in out-of-pocket wellness expenses.
Contact the Take 5 Team to Learn More!
Take 5 Program Overview
The overview includes an orientation to the Take 5 Movement, outlining its purpose to support employee mental health and well-being while reducing stigma around mental health issues in the workplace.
Key elements of the program, such as the five-day mental health break, employee planning resources, employer commitment to ongoing wellness support, and evaluation steps for effectiveness, are all detailed in the toolkit.
Toolkit
of Resources
This comprehensive toolkit equips employers with resources to create a supportive workplace environment, including guidelines on fostering a culture of well-being, organizing wellness activities, and promoting work-life balance.
Simultaneously, employees gain access to valuable resources, such as personalized health assessments, fitness plans, and mental health support, ensuring they can actively engage and benefit from the program while achieving their wellness goals.
Wellness
Roadmap
As part of the Take 5 Movement, we offer a comprehensive wellness roadmap designed to promote a balanced lifestyle and enhance overall well-being.
This roadmap encompasses personalized strategies for physical activity, mindfulness practices, and mental health support. We aim to empower individuals to take proactive steps towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Star Tribune Article on the Take 5 Movement
Inspired by a personal experience, the Take 5 Movement aims to offer a gift of time and resources to employees, fostering a more satisfied, productive, and mentally healthy workforce, benefiting both employers and employees alike.
