{"id":3339,"date":"2020-05-28T08:07:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T08:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inpulse.com\/?p=3339"},"modified":"2020-05-28T08:07:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T08:07:42","slug":"what-is-employee-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thirteencreative.co.uk\/inpulse21\/what-is-employee-wellbeing","title":{"rendered":"What is Employee Wellbeing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Employee wellbeing is a word you\u2019ve probably heard often, especially now when organisations are being called to maintain, or implement wellbeing strategies to support their workforce during the crisis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s important to remember that <\/span>a wellbeing strategy<\/span><\/a> is not just beneficial to your workforce and your organisation when times are tough, it\u2019s a crucial pillar that works alongside engagement and performance. Without employee wellbeing, <\/span>your employee engagement<\/span><\/a> and performance strategies will not work optimally, and will therefore affect your results, turnover, absenteeism and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many argue that there are many factors that influence a person\u2019s wellbeing – factors out of the control of the organisation – and they\u2019re right. Home\/family-life, past traumatic experiences, lifestyle choices etc all impact one\u2019s wellbeing and cannot be addressed by an organisation\u2019s wellbeing strategy. But there are many factors that the organisation <\/span>does<\/span><\/i> have control over which, if improved upon, will greatly impact the success of the business.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to note that employee wellbeing is not about minimising mental or physiological ill-health of employees, it\u2019s about <\/span>optimising<\/span><\/i> health and happiness on a broader scale amongst your workforce. Your wellbeing strategy should include, and be built around the entire workforce; it is not reserved for those who struggle with or show signs of ill-health of any kind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Optimising health of employees<\/b><\/h3>\n

Here we are talking about physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. In a wellbeing strategy, it would mean implementing and\/or encouraging practises that positively feed one or more of these areas, such as introducing a form of exercise to improve physical wellbeing (or at the very least, encouraging\/incentivising the workforce to exercise more regularly). Leading companies like <\/span>Google and Apple have introduced yoga<\/span><\/a> in their workplaces, for example. These companies found that yoga improved concentration and focus (<\/span>improves productivity<\/span><\/i>); increased energy and minimised fatigue (<\/span>boosts performance<\/span><\/i>) and promoted team spirit (<\/span>improves workplace culture<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a positive, high-growth environment\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

One\u2019s environment greatly impacts their wellbeing. If an environment is stressful, chaotic, toxic, it will affect one’s performance and engagement because their wellbeing is neglected (<\/span>this is how wellbeing ties in with performance and engagement<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply put, if an environment is positive and encourages growth, you will see a distinct difference in performance and engagement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few ways to achieve a positive, high-growth environment is by:<\/span><\/p>\n