How to Set the Right Well-being Strategy.

A well-being strategy is not just a document that sits in a drawer. It's a living plan that needs to be implemented and followed up on. Here is our 10-step guide on how to anchor an effective well-being strategy in your workplace.

1. Define the Purpose: Start by defining what the purpose of the well-being strategy is. It could be to increase employee satisfaction, reduce sick leave, or improve collaboration.

2. Involve the Employees: Employees should be part of the process from the start. Invite them to contribute ideas and suggestions on how well-being can be improved.

3. Include Expertise: Consider using external experts to help develop and implement the strategy. This could be an HR consultant, an occupational psychologist, or a coach.

4. Set Measurable Goals: It's important to have clear, measurable goals for the well-being strategy. This could be a specific score on an employee satisfaction survey, a reduction in sick leave, or lower employee turnover.

5. Implement the Strategy: Once the strategy is developed, it's time to implement it. This could involve training leaders, workshops for employees, or changes in workflows.

6. Communicate Clearly: It's important to communicate clearly about the strategy to all employees. It should be clear what the purpose is, and what is expected of each individual.

7. Follow Up: After implementation, it's important to follow up on how things are going. This can be done through ongoing well-being measurements, feedback from employees and leaders, and evaluation of the set goals.

8. Adjust the Strategy: Based on the follow-up, it may be necessary to adjust the strategy. This could be changing some initiatives, adding new ones, or removing those that aren't working.

9. Reward Success: When the goals are achieved, it's important to celebrate. This could be with a collective celebration, recognition of the employees who have contributed the most, or even bonuses or pay raises.

10. Repeat the Process: The work of creating better well-being in the workplace is an ongoing process. Once a goal is achieved, it's time to set new goals and start the process over.

How Increased Well-being Boosts Employee Performance.

It's well known that happy employees are more productive. They are more engaged, more creative, and have a higher degree of job satisfaction. They are also more likely to stay with the company, which reduces the costs of employee turnover.

Increased well-being can also have a positive effect on customer service. When employees are thriving, they are more likely to provide good service, which can lead to more satisfied customers and increased sales.