Virtalent, a virtual assistant company in the UK offering PA support and marketing services, among other things, has recently launched a health and well-being programme to continue to support busy entrepreneurs/professionals and team members, called AssistYou. It will be available at no cost to participants.
The programme takes a holistic view, meaning that it cares for physical and mental health while also addressing the pressures that have an impact on well-being. AssistYou represents Virtalent’s way of giving back.
All clients, not to mention virtual assistants and employees, get critical expert advice with ease whenever they need it.
AssistYou is an Individual Assistance Program (IAP) that helps navigate life’s stresses and their effect on health, providing confidential and professional counselling services to people so that they can focus on their activities.
Virtalent builds its company with people in mind, providing meaning beyond monetary value and striving to see that their inputs and outputs benefit all stakeholders.
AssistYou was developed to help individuals deal with personal and professional challenges possibly affecting home/work life, health and general well-being.
The aim of Virtalent is to enhance health and well-being, both in and outside of work, helping create a happier society for all.
Virtual assistant company Virtalent launches 24/7 mental health support programme AssistYou… complete with a health and well-being portal and 1:1 counselling sessions
Through the health and well-being programme, multiple services are offered. Take a look at what’s available:
24/7 Helpline Support
You find answers to questions as soon as they come up. The helpline is available around the clock, all year round, providing advice on legal issues and tax support and many of the issues families experience (housing/tenancy concerns, marital changes, childcare, bereavement, etc.). Also, it’s possible to request medical information. Immediate family members can also use the service.
Specialist Info. AssistYou is the go-to resource for emotional and practical support because all calls are taken by seasoned professionals – therapists and advisors – who are effective non-judgemental listeners. They’re fully committed to the people with whom they work. The IAC will show detailed information.
1:1 Counselling Sessions
With AssistYou, you can access individual counselling sessions, which can help break down the barriers that interfere with emotional and mental well-being. A seasoned professional will respond to your concerns, offer a comforting word, and offer advice that helps you live a better life. The two form a bond that enables trust and personal growth.
Discounts & Perks
You can get discounts on fitness facilities in your area or nutritious foods, so you can accelerate progress towards a healthier future. Good health is characterised by strong leadership.
Health And Well-being Portal
AssistYou makes available a health and well-being portal, which offers access to a library jam-packed with videos and downloadable resources to help people each step of the way. It’s a simple, effective digital solution.
It’s equally important to mention there’s a mobile app for use as part of the Individual Assistance Program, providing access to anything ranging from breathing exercises to 4-week health programmes. Virtalent hopes that the community will welcome the AssistYou support with arms wide open.
In 2022, Virtalent joined the community of Charter for Employers Positive About Mental Health signatories, therefore, making a public declaration of their commitment to support mental health at work, regardless of who might be on that journey.
Virtalent also signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment, a framework based on Thriving at Work standards, developed due to the know-how and actionable intelligence of charities that advance mental health, chief employers, and trade organisations.
Organisations who sign the commitment join the ever-increasing movement of like-minded employers and businesses across the UK dedicated to improving the standards of mental health care among the workforce.
Research released by Mental Health UK in conjunction with iwoca, an online FinTech company based in London, reveals that 80% of SME owners experience common symptoms of poor mental health, such as anxiety, disrupted sleep, and panic attacks.
22% of business owners affirmed they shut off and disengaged from others. When pressed on why they didn’t reach out for help, 31% of them declared they didn’t know where to go for help or were completely oblivious to the fact that support existed.
Virtalent is dedicated to empowering employees, VAs, and clients to achieve better mental health, helping them tackle unexpected peaks in workload and external pressures.
Balancing professional and personal life can be challenging, but it’s crucial. Well-being is quantifiable, so it’s possible to define it, measure it, and understand it, and, above all, transform it.
Regrettably, most individuals have never accessed mental health support during their lives, despite the fact that it helps them become happy and fulfilled at work.
Clients are central to the fate of the business, but employees are the ambassadors of the brand, foundational to the success and growth of the business. This is precisely why Virtalent has come up with AssistYou – to meet the needs of every individual.
Virtalent is moving away from narrowly defined corporate programmes and expanding to a more holistic focus on well-being, but it still relies on technology to make a positive difference.
The days when the relationship starts and ends with a check are long gone. In today’s world of busy schedules, wellness is more important than ever, irrespective of business size.
Busy entrepreneurs/professionals and team members can reach out to a fully trained Mental Health First Aider, who can easily spot symptoms of poor mental health and provide first-level support, practising active listening and empathy.
All in all, AssistYou is a mutually beneficial program that helps people and improves their lives. You can take advantage of it any way you like – participation isn’t mandated, so it’s entirely voluntary.
Those who choose to join the service will team up with a proficient Virtual Assistant, who will handle the to-do list and receive gratuitous access to the health and wellness programme.
The use of AssistYou remains confidential for all, so any discussions and relevant information will be kept secret.
