We have now reached a tipping point when it is just impossible to prioritize job goals above one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The pandemic outbreak has made us more aware of the value of maintaining general health while concentrating on our jobs.

The world is still getting used to the hybrid work environment. The majority of employees and businesses are open to remote working. Regardless of whether a person works from an office or remotely, it is imperative to ensure their welfare. By simply providing nine and saving ten, firms could put employee wellness ahead of stale HR practices.

Companies that implemented five of these wellness initiatives—active listening, revisiting values, modelling wellness, addressing wellness in reviews, and introducing “bookends” to the workday—improved employee commitment by 79% and retained top talent while saving time, money, and resources needed for new hires, according to recent research.

Key Areas to Work on Employee Wellness?

Employers now have the opportunity to move away from archaic notions of “fitness” and focus on mental health components. Employee stress, productivity, presenteeism, burnout, mental health difficulties, and many other issues are some of the major challenges that most firms face.

How to Prioritize Employee Wellness?

From an Employee’s Perspective.

Motivation  

Communication with employees that is efficient and straightforward leads to motivation. Inform them of your expectations and work with them to determine their objectives and a plan for achieving them. Provide them every opportunity to succeed and give them chances to develop their skills.

Empathy

Empathy is the foundation of mental health. You can’t know everything, but at least try to put yourself in their position to comprehend what they are going through. Employee engagement and productivity will increase if you express empathy and a sincere interest in their issues.

Feedback 

Take feedback and use it to develop a culture of trust and compassion. Consider a suitable plan of action for implementing the improvements the employee is expecting. 74% of workers said that they are more productive at work when they feel heard, according to research from the UKG Workforce Institute and Workplace Intelligence from 2021.

Appreciation  

Recognition and appreciation work wonders for boosting motivation. Never be reluctant to acknowledge the efforts or successes of others. Employee performance will improve as a result, and results will exceed expectations. Happy workers are more likely to develop positive relationships with their clients and provide greater company results.

Work-life balance

Allowing employees to establish their own schedules can generate a more positive atmosphere and increase productivity. Consider it your cultural value chain. A strong culture fosters engagement and productivity, which leads to increased customer satisfaction and financial performance.