Did you know that August was National Wellness Month? Embracing self-care in a fast-paced workplace is vital. In August, Organon organized a series of activities for physical and mental health and encouraged employees to participate in them according to their interests.

How did founders at Organon celebrate Wellness Month and take time for themselves? Let’s take a closer look at some of the highlights!

Take some time to relax

To empower all founders to achieve a greater level of balance, health and enjoyment. Resources and tools were shared to support founders’ well-being including an e-Book library, Apps that help record fitness activities and meditate, etc.

“Mental Health is just as important as physical health! That is why, this wellness month, I’m making it a point and reading ‘5 Minute Therapy’ by Sarah Crosby. The book is all about self-talk, how to deal with emotional triggers and how to set boundaries among many other topics. The sections are short but they are enough to give me a boost of positive energy. I recommend the reading to be accompanied with a cup of coffee or tea, whichever is the drink of your choice, for maximum effect. “

“Each One of Organon Founders is an integration of physical, spiritual & mental metrics, Wellness is the optimal balance between these elements to secure we can be our best authentic selves! Working at Organon, striving to secure a better and healthier every day for every woman needs some internal spotlight on individual founders’ wellness levels, which is amazingly supported by Organon. Wellness day off August 2021, IWD OOO and Wellness Fridays in Organon MENAT in August 2022 are true demonstrations that our values are lived every day and only shared during catchy corporate presentations!”

To maintain mental health, Organon founders receive access to online meditation services, free professional counseling, work-life services, and speaker-led workshops. For example, as an Organon founder, you have access to Calm Premium and its full suite of features! The Families @ Organon ERG has partnered with Calm to host an interactive hands-on workshop during wellness month where founders will have an opportunity to connect, relax and learn how to prioritize their own self-care with the help of the Calm app.

Meet our pet pals

Hanging with our furry friends is a great way to decompress! Our Founders brought them together to meet virtually around the globe. In the Talent, Diversity and Inclusion team, we had a Pet Talent Show where we all had the chance to meet each other's pets and see their tricks. Check out some of our pet pals!

Observe Wellness Month together

Throughout the month of August, ATO (APOIO TOTAL ORGANON) Program in Brazil drew attention to the intentional search for self-care and well-being through virtual lectures on Fridays, including topics such as health and wellness coaching, mental health, the importance of motivation to our well-being, building positive families, psychosocial risk management in the Workplace for Leaders, etc. In addition, founders met at two parks in the cities of Campinas and São Paulo with their families.

At Organon, in addition to financial health, we also want to help employees improve their physical and mental health and well-being. We provide benefits that aim to enrich the health, well-being, and security of our employees around the world so that they can rise to the challenge of our mission.

Keep an eye on https://jobs.organon.com for more job opportunities and make every day a day of wellness!