What is Employee Wellness?
Wellness matters in everybody's lives today. Especially after Covid-19, it has gained huge recognition worldwide. Even in workplaces, employers have begun to prioritize employee health and well-being, recognizing that workers are the organization's most significant assets. With this in mind, businesses have devised wellness programs to ensure employee wellness. Employee wellness refers to any initiative that aims to improve employees' health.
In this podcast, Debbie Bellenger discusses how firms can promote employee wellness at work and how it is important to prevent burnout and ensure retention.
(02:09) Tell us about your journey in the area of employee wellness?
(04:48) What is well-being in the workplace?
(07:13) Why is employee health essential for organizations? What is your take on the growing popularity of employee health?
(14:02) Do you think there are various dimensions of wellness?
(16:06) How can employers identify whether their employees are dealing with something?
(24:27) How does employee well-being affect employee retention and company culture?
(28:44) Can you mention the toxic traits affecting employee wellness?
(35:08) What are your views on corporate wellness programs? What type of wellness programs are most suitable for ensuring employee wellness?
(41:51) Would you like to share some suggestions for your listeners?