Why Invest in Employee Well-being?

The workforce is very diverse today. With the changing mode of work, employees are seeking workplaces that reflect their changing needs. Hence, investing in employee wellness will be a significant step toward an employee-centric business model. Also, in this new world of work, traditional benefits can fall short of the evolving needs of employees. Benefits are most effective when they are personalized, as it allows employees to use them in ways that can differ based on gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, location, and age. 

How can employers help their employees while reducing the risk of losing them in today’s competitive labor market? The August issue of Employee Benefits & Wellness Excellence includes informative articles that offer critical tips to best support employees during these stressful times. 

Supporting your employees from day one begins with setting the tone for the kind of atmosphere they will be working in. Check out Terkel.io CEO/CHRO Brett Farmiloe's article, How To Support Startup Employee Wellness From Day 1, in which startup founders and business owners share several tips on how leaders may best support the well-being of their startup employees right from the first day of work.

Regardless of company size or industry, the physical and mental health of employees and their families impact employee stress levels and morale, directly impacting the company’s success and bottom line. Companies that broaden their health benefits options foster inclusivity—addressing the unique challenges and matching the needs of their employees regardless of demographic, explains PeopleKeep CEO, Victoria Glickman Hodgkins in her article, Respecting Employee Individuality: Starting With Personalized Health Benefits.

CoreHealth Technologies'Laura Neuffer in her article, Financial Wellness In The Workplace: A Healthy Investment, suggests ways to boost financial well-being of employees.

Read Tim Stein's (Senior VP of Human Capital for American Addiction Centers) article, 10 Ways Employers Can Support Their Employees In Recovery for quick tips to support employees in recovery through workplace programs that cost virtually nothing but pay big dividends. 

A happy workforce is a productive workforce. So, investing in the well-being of your employees will not only motivate and engage your employees but can secure a loyal, long-lasting workforce. In brief, it can only be seen as a net gain for your business.

We hope you find the articles in this issue informative and helpful and, as always, we welcome your valuable feedback and suggestions.

Happy Reading!
 

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