HeadSpan: A Mobile App for Employee Well Being in Audit Firms


    Inventor

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO) poor occupational psychological well-being is estimated to cost the global economy $1 trillion yearly, meanwhile poor emotional wellness during work damages the nation's economy by RM14.46 billion, or 1% of GDP. Companies in Malaysia lagged slightly in delivering total well-being initiatives for all their employees, as compared to Asia. Only 21% of Companies in Malaysia compared to an Asia average of 26%, have provided on-demand access to virtual mental healthcare. On the flipside, Malaysia fared better than Asia in investing in financial wellness programs that boost long-term financial security for their employees.Audit firms’ employees are struggling to cope with their mental wellbeing while at the same time maintaining a high standard of work that they are doing.  Existing well being programs in audit firms are seemingly tedious and give stress, according to our preliminary findings. We suggest a friendly apps can help the employees to release their stress level and cope with the current problems with well being. HeadSpan is a digital application that are designed to ensure audit firms’ employees are in a right mind before doing their work. It is filled with meditation and breathing exercises that would tackle the mental well-being of an employee. HeadSpan is able to reduce stress level, enhance focus and attentiveness and improve psychological wellbeing.A transformative wellbeing app designed to kickstart your day on a positive note. With its array of simple and quick activities, HeadSpan is here to make a lasting impact on the wellbeing of employees in audit firms. But what sets HeadSpan apart is its unique feature: the power of connection. By connecting with other audit firms in a vibrant community, users can share invaluable tips and tricks, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration. Together, we can create a supportive network where knowledge is shared, experiences are exchanged, and the path to enhanced wellbeing is embarked upon collectively.
  • Description of Invention

    Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Magiswary Dorasamy

  • Intellectual Property (IP) Status

    • Copyright Affirmed
    • TRL Status: 4

Video