There are many ways to build staff wellbeing that go beyond the traditional approaches. When we look to enhance and strategically build better staff wellbeing, we need to actively move past tokenistic, one-off events to building a culture that supports all staff.
Now I love a fruit bowl, yoga class, and fun afternoon doing team activities with colleagues, however, whilst these support some aspects of our wellbeing (e.g building positive relationships and physical health), they don't allow us to focus on or tackle some of the more pressing items that contribute to and influence workplace wellbeing.
To create meaningful workplaces that support staff wellbeing, we need to understand and look at things that influence professional wellbeing and culture. How we work in teams, our systems and structures, if our work is engaging and meaningful, working productively; this all matters just as much (if not more), than cancelling a meeting when staff are tired.
The more we positively impact workplace culture and how we work, the more we positively impact both personal and professional wellbeing. It's a win/win for all.
Amy Green - The Wellness Strategy
Email: hello@amygreen.com.au
Check out the TED TALK I mentioned here:
