Wellbeing
Studies have shown that if you look after your employees wellbeing that this will have a positive impact on your business. In this section we look at ways to improve and provide support for employee wellbeing.
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Its easy to understand how an employee will perform better if they feel good. And ultimately wellbeing is about feeling good. So there is a clear correlation between business performance and wellbeing. Poor wellbeing can increase absence and result in lower productivity. There is also the potential liability if you do not look after an employees wellbeing as ultimately this will fall under health and safety and every employer has a legal responsibility to look after their employees health and safety - and this includes wellbeing and an employees mental health as well as their physical health.
Given the positive outcomes (and potential negative consequence) every business should look at having a wellbeing policy and strategies to monitor and support employee wellbeing.
Strategies do not have to be costly. Many of the most effective strategies focus on culture and communication.
