New Delhi: Media Mantra, a leading independent and award-winning public relations consultancy, has received the prestigious “Healthy Workplace” certification by Arogya World. The accreditation was granted after a strict assessment conducted by health industry experts who evaluate workplaces all around India based on Arogya World’s Healthy Workplaces criteria. Since its commencement in 2012, the certification has been accorded to 186 companies nationwide after examining their health and well-being initiatives, company culture, and result-driven plans contingent on thorough guidelines set by WHO (World Health Organization).
The team at Media Mantra is led by health and fitness enthusiasts, with Founder and Director Pooja Pathak’s strong belief in small, simple changes that result in sustainable long-term benefits. Commenting on the recognition from Arogya World, she stated, “We want fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness to be prioritized within our organization as part of our wellness culture. I strongly believe that health and well-being are conscious choices one must constantly strive towards. The company aims to foster a spirit of healthy change within our workforce, as we strongly believe that healthier habits build positive minds.”
Discussing upcoming initiatives centring holistic health at Media Mantra, Rekha Gehani, People and Culture Leader, stated, “We look forward to partnering with Arogya World to help create the right awareness for our teams and take result-driven action in the direction of their health and wellness with our complete support.”
Arogya World has developed “Healthy Workplace” standards in India with contributions from several industry experts, including Harvard faculty. In addition to a “no tobacco at the workplace” policy, easy access to healthy foods, and opportunities for physical activity, the Healthy Workplace criteria also include establishing a healthy work-life balance and a self-aware shift in one’s perspective. The year 2020 marked the addition of mental health criteria to the existing WHO-approved guidelines, with physical and mental health parameters scored equally and just as rigorously by Arogya World.
The leadership at Media Mantra, with an unwavering commitment to creating a healthy workplace, encourages all employees to live fitter and happier lives. The era of blurring lines between the professional and the personal makes individuals more vulnerable to physical and mental stress festering and seeping into either side. This avoidable issue can slowly but strongly impact an employee’s morale and their personal and work life.
At Media Mantra, the beginning of the year witnessed the implementation of proactive initiatives regarding the mental and physical health of employees as part of the inclusive #MMCares leave policy, allowing employees to avail 6 paid leaves for any purpose, such as taking up a new hobby, spending time with family, or going on a wellness trip. As an organization that motivates employees to find their ikigai (Japanese: the reason for being), Media Mantra also has a mandatory leave rule for birthdays to encourage employees to take the whole day to themselves.
The team is consistently working on implementing more measures around nutritious eating based on Arogya World’s MyThali recommendations of Poshan (good nutrition) and portion (eating the right quantity). Additionally, Media Mantra also plans to strategize initiatives around mental well-being and stress management, fitness tracking, and other programs to inculcate sustainable habits and lifestyle changes for the betterment of their workforce.
About Media Mantra
Media Mantra is an independent public relations & integrated communications firm that specializes in corporate communication, brand building, crisis management, and social media management, among other services. Since its inception in 2012, Media Mantra has grown to become one of the leading PR service providers in the country. Headquartered in Gurgaon, Media Mantra houses over 90 smart-working employees, with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore.
About Arogya World
Arogya World is a US-based non-profit organization striving to change the course of chronic non-communicable diseases. The name of the organization is simply an articulation of its mission: Arogya in Sanskrit means good health. More literally, it means to live a life without disease. Arogya World works to reduce the global impact of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), one community at a time. Serving as a global catalyst, they are putting a spotlight on NCDs and are at the forefront of a movement that is galvanizing action to prevent these grave diseases.
