In today’s dynamic workplace, there is a lot of room for improvement when it comes to employee wellness. The deep sighs of groaning whenever Mondays approach are good signs that organizations need to do better in building a thriving work culture and helping their employees enjoy work. One thing is sure – institutions that are committed to building a balanced work-life culture must remain consistent in their efforts.
It may be difficult to produce figures of facts on how much employers benefit from their employees’ wellness. However, it is common knowledge that there is a wide range of benefits or return on investments (ROI) related to wellness programs. These include: healthcare cost savings, increased productivity due to reduction in sick days, and many more. Measuring the Value on Investment (VOI) of wellness programs is a newer, broader metric. It measures not just revenue but also elements that contribute to work satisfaction, employee wellbeing, and business performance – such as productivity and employee retention. Leaders must work with every relevant business function, particularly those that will benefit most from employee wellness programs, to spot the potential savings and performance gains.
“Culture, more than rule books, determine how a company behaves.” – Warren Buffett
HR Managers and business leaders need to gauge their employees and determine what employee wellness initiatives should be prioritized. After all, healthier employees mean a stronger workforce. Employee wellness programs have the potential to not only strengthen the employees themselves but also strengthen workers’ camaraderie, improve relationships, and increase overall productivity.
Every employer wants their business to be successful. If so, why not invest in your company’s most precious asset – your employees? Investing in your people keeps them healthy and happy, and that is paramount to business success.
Employee wellbeing does not need to be costly. Minimal investment can produce effective results; innovation will broaden the conversation and provide more wellness program options that you did not see before. Wellness, when approached holistically, has various facets; for instance, a lack of financial wellness often affects psychological wellness, which in turn manifests into high levels of stress and anxiety. It is for such reasons that many evolved corporations are giving back to their workers through lifestyle education, organized massages, group fitness sessions, health assessments, financial and non-financial incentives, and more.
“A healthy culture both protects and generates value. It is therefore vital to have a wellness program that shows how much the organization is committed to their employees’ wellbeing!” – Phidelia Johnson
Everyone wants more value in what they have and what they receive. A business receives their utmost value when its employees are in their optimum wellness state of mind.
Author:
Phidelia Johnson is a global Human Resources Practitioner with eighteen years of leadership success. With a focus on streamlining Human Resources administration, she’s well-equipped to find the right solution to a myriad of concerns. Her experience as a commercial business leader gives her a unique ability to advocate for both the employer and the employee.
In her down time, Phidelia is a master of her kitchen, creating wonderful dishes filled with passion and flavor. If she’s not cooking delicious food, she’s stretched out with a good book. She hopes to use her experience to help others, guide company leaders to best practices, and help build better professionals and stronger organizations.