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NIGEL WINSHIP , SPECIALIST WELL- BEING ARCHITECT , SABIO GROUP
E mployee well-being should be a top priority for any organisation that wants to retain top talent and boost productivity . As the data shows , happy and healthy employees are more engaged , creative and motivated to go above and beyond . While individuals must take responsibility for self-care , companies play a crucial role in establishing a culture and environment that fosters well-being .
First , through solutions such as Sabio ’ s Wellbeing Companion , you can use data and feedback to understand what your employees need . Send out anonymous pulse surveys to gauge satisfaction and energy levels at different times of the year or project cycles . Ask about preferences for flexibility , work / life balance , tools and policies that would help them manage stress or improve health . Analyse trends and dig deeper through focus groups or interviews . Providing the right support starts with understanding each employee ’ s unique needs and challenges .
Second , build a workplace culture that normalises well-being as a shared priority and responsibility . Institute policies that limit after-hours work communications , discourage overwork and encourage taking regular vacations without judgement . Offer access to counselling , coaching , mindfulness classes or yoga and beyond that , celebrate employees who model healthy behaviours . Well-being must be woven into company values and practices at all levels .
Third , give employees more control over their environment . Flexible work arrangements allow people to adjust schedules to accommodate commitments outside work and personal biorhythms . Remote options eliminate stressful commutes . Ergonomic equipment and standing desks empower people to work in ways that are physically more comfortable for them . Autonomy and choice are key for well-being , so as an organisation , evaluate what policies or equipment upgrades could build in more flexibility .
Small changes can make a big difference . Something as simple as a walking meeting policy gets people moving and outdoors . Providing healthy snacks or subsidising gym memberships shows the company cares . Wellbeing must be continuously cultivated through open communication , demonstrated care and a workplace culture that puts people first . Employees who feel happy , healthy , supported and in control will sustain that vitality as an asset for both themselves and the company . �
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WELL-BEING MUST BE CONTINUOUSLY CULTIVATED THROUGH OPEN COMMUNICATION , DEMONSTRATED CARE AND A WORKPLACE CULTURE THAT PUTS PEOPLE FIRST .
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WELL-BEING
MUST BE WOVEN INTO COMPANY VALUES AND PRACTICES AT ALL LEVELS .
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