What Is Employee Well-being in the Workplace?

Many companies now offer programs and incentives that promote total wellness, also known as well-being. When a company culture prioritizes overall well-being, it can inspire employees to embrace and integrate the concept into the organization’s operations. From an organizational standpoint, an employee’s well-being is directly related to the quality of their work, as well as their engagement, performance and productivity.

What Is Employee Well-being?

Employee well-being refers to the overall state of a worker’s physical, mental, financial and emotional health. Employee well-being affects workers’ health and happiness and significantly impacts business performance, stakeholder perception and workplace safety. Therefore, businesses should consider creating a culture prioritizing employee well-being and fostering a healthy work environment.

Ways to Promote Employee Well-being

The following are some practical approaches to establishing a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of employees:

Evaluate employees’ needs. Employers must have a clear understanding of their current workplace culture. This involves assessing how the culture either promotes or hinders the well-being of employees. Employers can gather this information through surveys, focus groups or other forms of discussion to determine how they can best support their employees’ well-being.

Review benefits offerings. Employers can control their benefits offerings and adjust them to support their specific employees and workplace best. Companies can improve the well-being of their employees by providing employee assistance programs, including mental health services in group health plans, and offering access to financial advisors.

Evaluate programs and policies. Employers’ workplace guidelines should also include well-being components. For example, employers could implement policies regarding workplace bullying or flexible scheduling. Establishing wellness programs may be insufficient if employees aren’t given time to focus on their well-being due to unpredictable schedules and little time away from work.

Involve managers and supervisors. To effectively address well-being in the workplace, it is crucial to involve managers and supervisors who work directly with employees. They play a key role in implementing and sustaining policies and procedures that promote well-being. It is essential to provide managers with proper training to handle potentially difficult conversations with employees regarding their well-being.

Create a company culture that supports employee’s overall well-being. Incorporating a focus on overall well-being into your company’s culture can encourage employees to identify with the concept and become part of the way your organization operates.

We Can Help

Contact the professionals at Lyceum Insurance Services for guidance in promoting employee well-being. We’re dedicated to helping organizations foster and maintain an optimal work environment. Our team can make recommendations about the benefits that can improve the overall well-being of your employees.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.