For a long time, caring for workers has often been viewed mainly from the perspective of income, salary, Tet bonuses or direct welfare policies.
That is necessary, but not enough. Because when work pressure is increasing, and production pace is increasing, physical and mental health is an important support to help workers stand firm. A healthy, mentally stable worker will work more efficiently, with fewer mistakes, and more importantly, have the ability to stick with the business for a long time.
So it is no coincidence that more and more businesses are proactively investing in stadiums, encouraging the establishment of sports clubs, or coordinating with trade unions to organize annual tournaments. Trade unions and other socio-political organizations are very interested in organizing methodical and widespread sports movements to nurture the physical and mental health of union members and workers.
When sports activities are organized methodically and continuously, they begin to form a form of "soft infrastructure" for human development. If vocational training helps improve skills, sports contribute to improving physical, mental and adaptive foundations. These two factors are not separate, but complement each other to create a workforce that is both skilled and resilient.
Reality also shows that businesses that care about the spiritual life of employees, including organizing sports activities, creating space for movement and exchange... will contribute to helping employees regenerate energy, reduce stress and feel more connected to the collective.
For localities, this story is even more meaningful. When the worker sports movement develops, when industrial parks not only have factories but also playgrounds and cultural and physical facilities, it is a sign of a civilized working environment.
A province, city, or industrial park that wants to attract and retain high-quality human resources cannot only rely on job opportunities, wages, benefits... but also needs an ecosystem that meets the minimum personal needs, in which physical life is indispensable.
Finally, a healthy workforce not only brings higher productivity, but also helps reduce social costs related to health, workplace accidents, and even the consequences of prolonged stress.
Further, it is the foundation for building a sustainable production, where people are not eroded by work, but are regenerated energy every day.
