Acknowledging the increasing societal focus on mental and physical well-being, coupled with the difficulties businesses encounter in executing impactful workplace health strategies, Open Studio by Chance (Open Studio) has been established. Capitalizing on the team's professional acumen and broad connections, Open Studio offers a comprehensive, integrated solution for workplace well-being services, encompassing matching capabilities. Committed to aiding organizations in the design and implementation of bespoke employee well-being programs, Open Studio endeavours to facilitate synergy between companies and qualified well-being experts, thereby promoting collaborative efforts to enhance mental health in Hong Kong's professional workplace environments.

 
Workplace Stress Contributing to Worsening Mental Health in Hong Kong

The mental health of Hong Kong's populace is deteriorating, with the professional environment identified as a substantial contributor; however, amelioration efforts face considerable obstacles. A survey conducted in 2024 indicated that in excess of 50% of Hong Kong residents manifest symptoms of depression, with the comprehensive depression index demonstrating a sustained upward trend. Moreover, the number of individuals with depression at a 'clinical level' is also the highest recorded in similar surveys since 2012.

Suboptimal work environments detrimentally affect employee performance, diminish efficiency and productivity, and may engender emotional distress and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression. Conversely, an optimal work environment enhances employee morale and engagement, decreases staff attrition and disputes, thereby cultivating a mutually advantageous scenario for employers and the collective workforce.

Nevertheless, the evolution of mental and physical wellbeing services in Hong Kong remains inchoate, and disjointed information frequently leads businesses and organizations to vacillate or abstain from procuring requisite assistance.


Open Studio: Boosting Productivity and Mental Health Through Well-being Partnerships

Open Studio leverages its specialized knowledge and professional network to strategically align businesses and organizations with premium well-being services. This facilitates the optimization of employee mental health and the augmentation of workplace productivity.
 
As a multifaceted platform, the organization procures enduring partnerships and formulates customized programs for businesses. Simultaneously, it establishes connections between well-being professionals and appropriate clientele, thereby fostering reliable and robust partnerships conducive to the development of salutary workplace environments.


Connecting businesses and qualified practitioners with tailored wellbeing solutions

Open Studio engages with an exclusive network of select partners, providing a comprehensive suite of wellness offerings, encompassing practices such as yoga, sound baths, nature immersion, meditation, numerology, psychological consultation, and protocol.

Our esteemed collaborators comprise Janet Fong, Founder of The Balanced Jungle; Christina Ko, Founder of Good Peoples; Winnie Kwong, Founder of Blossom Heart Meditation; Ma Hon San, Numerology and Feng Shui Consultant; Fionz Chan, Professional Master of Ceremonies and Etiquette Instructor; Alex Lai, Founder of HE_AL_ing Studio, and additional associates forthcoming.

Ms. Jeff Chan, Founder of Open Studio by Chance and a CEP® Certified ESG Planner, stated, "Workplace mental health is an integral component of urban living. Notwithstanding its increasing significance, employers encounter challenges in evaluating and selecting appropriate wellbeing partners, while professionals experience difficulty in establishing connections with such resources. Open Studio endeavors to rectify this discrepancy by serving as a workplace wellbeing service matching platform, utilizing our specialized knowledge to facilitate optimal individual performance and mitigate workplace-related psychological distress."