Here's a sobering fact about well-being in the workplace: It is at an all-time low.
As employers wrestle with what they can do to attract and retain top talent, this post sheds light on why there is a disconnect and offers concrete ways to re-engage your workforce in a meaningful way.
In a recent article, three areas can have a profound impact on well-being. One nugget that resonates with me and the clients that I work with is:
🎯 "Don't Skimp on the Basics"
I've worked with numerous clients who offer excellent wellness programs but do not pay their employees a reasonable wage. No wellness program can replace that.
How can an employer ensure that employees feel valued and respected? The first step is to examine engagement, often connected to well-being. For example, consider what your employees need. There are so many ways you can do like using workplace assessments or anonymous feedback.
Never assume you know what your employees want or need, ask them. Remember,
well-being is so much more than programs.
Employees want to know that their employer genuinely cares about them. Evaluating your offerings, onboarding, and employee engagement will tell you a lot about how your workplace's well-being is doing.
In my next post, I'll discuss another important yet overlooked nugget when it comes to the the ROI of Well-being.
