Tips for expanding wellbeing at work

people. When companies look after their staff, they look after clients.

The Best Places to work competitions are growing in importance around the world. 600 companies signed up for the 4th national work place wellbeing day lead by Food and Drink Ireland on Friday April 13th up from 500 in 2017. It is great to see the growing interest but it is important for organisations to develop strategies that benefit their staff throughout the year – not just for one day.

For companies that are interested to expand their wellbeing at work programmes, here are my top Three tips. bring about optimal performance.

When wellbeing is prioritised, people will be able to move in and out of comfort zones in the optimal way so they can rise to the challenge and sleep soundly at night. It is not just about reducing absenteeism.

The cost of presenteeism, where employees show up for work but underperform, is estimated as 10 times the cost of absenteeism.

If you want your company to grow, focus on building people that drive growth and creating an environment where employees want to be–a place that addresses the more human needs of purpose, connection, belonging and engagement as well as boosting physical wellbeing and mental resilience.

When leadership prioritises wellbeing, employees are more likely to stay (reducing staff turnover and recruitment costs) be engaged, loyal and perform better.

It’s not just about offering a mindfulness class at lunchtime. It is about feeding people’s spirit and creating an environment where they can grow and make a difference.

Wellbeing at work is no longer a nice to have but a need to have for all employers that want to be premium brands with engaged staff and strong profits.