{"id":1665,"date":"2022-05-30T14:17:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T14:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tivian.com\/us\/?p=1665"},"modified":"2023-03-17T13:37:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T13:37:19","slug":"employee-wellness-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tivian.com\/us\/employee-wellness-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Has your business introduced an employee wellness strategy yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wellness is no longer just the preserve of yoga studios and health food shops. It\u2019s a key business concern that business owners, managers and employers need to prioritize to create meaningful employee experiences. And for HR leaders, that means you need an employee wellness strategy that goes beyond compensation, kudos and cards on birthdays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Managing employee wellness requires a strategic approach that balances your business needs with the needs of your most valuable resource – your people. And your strategy must combine information, empathy and creativity.\u00a0 In this article, we look at the world of wellness in business, why it matters and what you can do to create the right culture in your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking after employee well-being should be a top priority<\/h2>\n

The working world is undergoing its biggest shakeup in generations. Remote working, connected digital platforms and always-on culture are driving employees to question all the conventional structures behind work. In essence, people are wondering, \u2018Is this job good for me?\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

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For a long time, that was considered a relatively simple question \u2013 businesses provided compensation and benefits in exchange for the time and labor of their employees. Today, however, your people need more. There are <\/span>multiple dimensions of wellness<\/span>, extending far beyond the financial, and your employee wellness strategy needs to consider all of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wellness doesn\u2019t have the strongest record among employers, with a 2020 <\/span>Gallup Poll<\/span><\/a> finding that, of those surveyed, <\/span>just<\/b> 48% of people believed their employer cared about their well-being<\/b>. By March 2021, this number dropped to 35%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Focusing on employee wellness isn\u2019t just about staff retention, it\u2019s a chance to create a company brand that actively attracts top talent. According to Forbes, <\/span>60% of employees say that well-being benefits will be a <\/b>top priority in their next job hunt<\/b>.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

At a time when more people than ever are reconsidering their employment options, focusing on wellness can be your route to retaining and rewarding your key talent in ways that matter to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why does having an employee wellness strategy matter now?<\/h2>\n

Recent years have seen significant disruption in nearly every sector. All of this carries a personal cost and businesses must recognize this. However, at the same time, the gulf between businesses and their employees has never been larger.<\/span><\/p>\n

The shift away from traditional office environments has a huge part to play. While offices and shared workplaces were not necessarily to everyone\u2019s tastes, they provided a stable foundation for what work looked like and a physical link between employers and their teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without the ability to regularly communicate and interact face-to-face with employees, it can be difficult to \u2018read the room\u2019 in terms of employee sentiment. Meanwhile, the lack of personal interaction outside of planned, necessary meetings can weaken relationships, making it less likely that a team member in trouble would come forward with their concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Employers can no longer just hope for the best. By the time you know there is a problem, you may have already lost that employee to a business that can show they care.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the main benefits of implementing an employee wellness strategy?<\/strong>
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A wellness strategy isn\u2019t just for show or to tick a box – planned and executed it can deliver measurable value for your team and your business. And with <\/span>a third of UK workers considering a career change this year<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s not something you can afford to neglect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key benefits of an employee wellness strategy include:<\/span><\/p>\n