Well-being in the workplace is now a priority for business leaders. Looking after your employees’ well-being in the workplace is much more than just a tick-box exercise. As well as carrying out your duties as a business leader or manager, improving the well-being of all in your workplace can bring several further benefits that will have an impact on your business including improving morale, productivity, and output.
Latest studies and reports prove that businesses that focus on looking after their employees’ well-being get the returns they’re looking for. As a result of working in an environment where employees feel respected and well, they tend to perform better, be more focused, and motivation is also likely to increase for the job role.
In this latest blog post, we’ll be covering the top 5 ways to improve well-being in the workplace…
Social Connections
Human beings are social creatures and we need solid social connections to feel happier and fulfilled in the workplace. Although hybrid working should be encouraged, it’s also a good idea to encourage employees to work from the headquarters 1-2 times per week if this is feasible.
This allows your employees to work in unison with other team members on group projects which can consequently lead to improved performance, output, and improved well-being. For many, having strong connections at work can often be the difference between staying or leaving for a rival company. Further ideas to further push the agenda of social connectivity may include; encouraging team-building activities, connecting departments, and more.
Enable Professional Growth
Another way to improve overall well-being is to go that one step further and enable professional growth among employees. Many employees have a growth mindset and want to continue growing and excelling in their careers. When this need Is not met, this can result in employees feeling ”stuck” and unhappy in the workplace. Offering employees a clear pathway to grow and evolve with your company is always a wise move and can have a significant impact on improving workplace well-being. When you enable professional growth, works become much more than just daily activities and a checklist. It now becomes more about personal development and improving skill sets.
Actively Listen To Your Employees
Feeling heard and supported in the workplace is an intrinsic need that all human beings have and expect. It’s essential to ensure that you are actively listening to your employees. Active listening may fall under three different categories: acceptance, comprehension, and attention. Fundamentally, actively listening to your employees can be the difference between them deciding to stay at your company for the long term or leave in the short term. Workplace well-being should be centred around building and supporting strong relationships that are built on trust and understanding.
