Increase the happiness of employees with 3 simple choices

A new study from Ergotron has revealed timely insights into what employees want in order to stay happy and healthy at work. Here are three considerations leaders can take to ensure a happier and healthier workforce:

Support physical health

According to the CDC, how employees feel can directly impact how productive they are. Therefore, aside from being an empathetic leader, it’s also imperative to promote a culture that supports physical and mental well-being for employees.

According to Ergotron’s survey, 63% of the average workday is spent seated, with employees sedentary for 5.04 hours of an eight-hour workday. Leaders should encourage their employees to step away from their desks, stretch, and move to boost well-being in the office and when remote.

Promote a flexible work schedule

The standard 9-to-5 no longer exists, as the lines between work and life have blurred for those in a hybrid workplace model. Although 40% of respondents in the survey claimed to be working more hours now that they are remote, the overwhelming majority (88%) believe that the flexibility to work from home or the office has increased their job satisfaction.

Offer voluntary benefits to energize the work culture

According to Deloitte, today’s CEO must be “health-savvy” and recognize that company decisions related to health and well-being deeply

impact company culture. One area that can make or break effective talent acquisition is the availability of voluntary benefits. These are the benefits offered in addition to medical, dental, and vision. Studies indicate that voluntary benefits that support mental health and well-being positively impact a hybrid workforce and help keep employees happy. Over the past year, only 30% of survey respondents say their company introduced new benefits such as wellness programs that support physical and mental health.