In this section we will be exploring the concept of wellbeing initiatives that really dont have the impact or are there in place as part of the corporate wellness programs or corporate wellness strategy. The articles published in this section will look at the role of wellbeing champions, what a wellbeing champion is expected to do and the impact of wellbeing champions on health and wellbeing programs in the work place. It will also talk about how design thinking can be applied to corporate wellness programs
How to help your wellbeing champions perform better? Wellbeing champions are individuals within an organization who are responsible for promoting and coordinating the implementation of health and wellbeing initiatives for employees. They typically work in the human resources, employee engagement or employee health and safety departments. They may be employees who volunteer for the role
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Employee wellbeing – Summary of a few academic papers This article provides a list of academic papers that explore the link between employee wellbeing , wellbeing programs on performance and productivity. Most if not all these papers can be accessed via google scholar. “The relationship between employee wellness programs and workplace productivity” by R.
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There are several global corporate wellbeing challenges that organizations face. Is your organisation facing any of this? 1. Workplace stress: Stress is a major contributor to poor mental and physical health, and it is a common problem in many workplaces. Stress can be caused by factors such as long working hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines,
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A number of years ago I read ‘Moments of Truth’ by Jan Carlzon and was blown away by the simplicity and ingenuity of his approach to leadership and how SAS Airlines were able to go from the brink of failure to success by delivering market leading customer experiences that focused on what customers really valued.
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Wellness washing, also known as “greenwashing” or “healthwashing,” refers to the practice of making false or misleading claims about the health benefits of a product or service in order to appeal to consumers’ growing interest in wellness and healthy living. In the United Kingdom, wellness washing has become a growing concern as more and more companies look to capitalize on the trend by making false or misleading claims about their products or services.
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