Fostering Employee Wellness: The culture of a company dictates the daily work atmosphere, and its significance shines during transformative moments when every decision becomes pivotal in guiding a company towards a shared mission.
Every company’s culture differs, but during upheavals, emphasizing wellness becomes a critical strategy, reinforcing resilience at critical junctures.
What does a well-being culture entail?
A 2022 survey by the American Psychological Association revealed that employees value flexible working hours. And fostering employee wellness requires a culture that respects time off, remote work options, and a four-day workweek.
However, these factors alone don’t suffice if other cultural aspects, such as overworking, a lack of DEI support, or inadequate pay, undermine well-being.
During the recent rebranding of companies like Life Speak Inc., which integrated newly acquired companies, it was easy to witness the essential role of well-being support during change.
It was clear that employees who felt appreciated, supported, and cared for tended to accept change more. They remained loyal during strategy shifts, market adaptations, or structural changes.
Here are some insights gained about building a proactive wellness culture during corporate transitions:
Emphasize Inclusion.
Combining multiple companies during rebranding means integrating distinct cultures. Though all prioritized employee well-being, each had a unique approach. To develop a unified culture, they needed to concentrate on ensuring that everyone felt included. Prioritizing wellness plays a key role, especially since workplace well-being is generally declining. Why is this crucial? Our recent studies show that employees who feel left out are likelier to resign. Other research links a sense of inclusion to better job performance, reduced staff turnover, and fewer sick days.
Provide Holistic Well-being Support.
Well-being varies for everyone. However, the interrelated nature of well-being means even minor steps can yield significant results. For instance, guiding employees towards better nutrition can simultaneously enhance their mental well-being. The opposite also holds true. It’s crucial to ensure every individual finds timely and relevant support. Recognizing the added work pressures due to organizational changes. As a way of supporting this principle, Life Speak Inc. introduced “Take a Breath” Wednesdays. These are company-wide days off, allowing teams to genuinely relax without weekend pressures.
Empower Employees with a Voice.
More than half of the employees, included in the merge, believed that their companies saw them as individuals. Establishing genuine, fostering employee wellness communication during transformative times becomes easier when employees feel listened to and understood. At Life Speak Inc., their goal was to honor the identities of the merging companies, which required intensive listening sessions to understand the collective strengths and differences.
Encourage Leaders to Lead by example.
Leadership’s commitment to well-being is crucial. If employees witness their managers prioritizing their mental health or taking short breaks, they are more likely to emulate those behaviors. For this reason, Life Speak Inc. actively encourages employees to disconnect during their time off.
Adjusting to change requires continual adaptability, but with a committed focus on workplace well-being and employee wellness, companies can establish a robust foundation for the challenges ahead.
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