Hello and welcome to Season 6 and Episode 103 of the Public Sector Marketing Show.
In today’s episode I’m asking the questions:
- Are we better off at work now than before the pandemic?
- What is workplace wellbeing?
- How can we master it as employers and managers?
I take a closer look at how workplaces are changing for the better and some of the innovative strategies that organisations are introducing and implementing.
I interview Dolores Andrew who recently held a national Workplace Wellbeing event on National Workplace Wellbeing Day. As a specialist in this field, she shares her tips, tricks, and insights into how we can all be better managers and why we should embrace doing less.
Let’s dive in!
Column – What is workplace wellbeing in the remote working age?
In preparation for this episode, I got me thinking about how our world of work has dramatically changed since the pandemic.
💠 We are remote working a lot more.
💠 We are traveling less – whether that’s commuting for work, or in my case traveling on planes, trains, and across motorways to meet clients.
💠 We are accessible around the clock.
💠 We are more mindful of our mental health and wellbeing and that of our colleagues.
But are our mental health, well-being, and overall health better now in the remote working age? This is a question I asked Dolores.
But other things are happening.
💠 4-day working week
💠 Right to switch off after working hours
💠 Breastfeeding at work
💠 Neuroinclusion
Consulting – Workplace Wellbeing in Practice
According to Healthy Ireland workplace well-being programmes contribute to a healthier workforce and can benefit employers by:
💠 Increasing employee productivity
💠 Increasing employee job satisfaction and loyalty
💠 Reducing absenteeism and presenteeism
💠 Reducing injuries and Health and Safety costs
💠 Improving the organisation’s reputation and social responsibility efforts
So I decided to share with you our workplace wellbeing bad practices but my ambitions to improve.
💠 4-day working week
💠 4-6 weeks holidays
💠 Family / child days
💠 Mental health days
💠 Sick days
💠 Pet time (or bring your pet to our team meeting)
💠 Software and systems that make our life easier
💠 Helping each other out
Case Study, Central Statistics Office
Senior management assigned dedicated staff and budgetary resources to support the development and implementation of a well-being programme for staff across four areas – Health, Fitness, Nutrition and Mind & Body.
Evaluations were built into most initiatives and included gathering feedback pre and post-initiative, measuring participation rates and an annual staff survey.
Outcomes
💠 Culture of health and well-being embedded in the organisation
💠 Staff given the opportunity to raise personal awareness and knowledge in health-related areas as part of their working environment
💠 Reputation of the organisation as a positive working environment and an employer of choice is promoted
💠 Staff are given the opportunity to manage initiatives and demonstrate leadership skills
Read the full case study here.
What fun or unique or quirky workplace wellbeing practices do you have in your workplace? I’d love to know! Send me a DM on Instagram to @jsgrams digital.
Interview | Dolores Andrew
Dolores Andrew is a Workplace Wellness Trainer and Holistic Life Coach.
She is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of organisations and their employees.
Dolores brings 11 years coaching experience into delivering comprehensive wellness programs tailored to the unique needs of each workplace. Her expertise includes effective communication, stress management, developing both confidence and resilience, and empowering leaders and employees to achieve their best selves.
As a trusted advocate for workplace wellness, Dolores is dedicated to creating healthier, happier, and more productive teams, one wellness initiative at a time.
For more information visit Dolores’ website and find out details about her Workplace Wellbeing packages.
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