#employee-wellbeing

#employee-wellbeing

Fulfillment isn't about chasing happiness, which is a fleeting feeling. What is fulfillment? Fulfillment means having a deep sense of inner peace, alignment and a groundedness from doing what you intend to do in life. Fulfillment comes from feeling a sense of purpose and acting in alignment with your own personal values. People who are truly fulfilled do experience the full range of human emotions and experiences, including sadness and setbacks.

It wasn't until the 1930s that the idea of worker satisfaction entered the working world's psyche. Before then, the prevailing attitude was simple: "You work for us, we pay you." Worker dissatisfaction was the norm, and many industries rose and thrived on taking advantage of the working poor. It wasn't until the realization dawned that a healthy worker is a productive worker-thereby impacting the company's bottom line-that the focus on worker satisfaction began to gain traction through industrial psychology and early management theories that recognized the importance of employee well-being for productivity.

For years, public handwringing about the impact of social media on the minds and lives countless millions of teen users has dominated conversations about this increasingly prominent communications medium. Plenty of research suggests it can do real damage, and sites like Instagram have been forced to take steps that try to limit the harm the apps do. But it's not just teens using social media, and a new report explores its use at work and its impact on the productivity.

A new study from advisory firm KPMG found that 45% of workers surveyed reported feelings of loneliness in the workplace, and the majority would trade 20% in salary in exchange for working with close friends. And 99% of workers are interested in an AI chatbot that could become a close friend or trusted companion at work. There's a business case, too: Nearly 90% said friendship-enabling cultures are crucial for retention.

Workers are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by the "always on" culture at their jobs, and are calling for formal periods of "digital silence". That's according to research from Twilio, which found staff are pushing employers to allocate periods free from notifications and emails. The study, based on a survey of more than 1,200 UK-based workers, found nearly half (47%) are prioritizing protected times in their daily workflow that are free from distractions, email chains, and calls.

It's really easy in an environment of uncertainty to spend a lot of time and energy thinking about things that are outside of their control, but that's going to be a real detractor to your personal well-being.

While this policy has been formulated to revitalise the economy, business leaders and HR teams have to consider how it will be implemented and its impact on employees. By increasing the number of working days in the office, businesses may achieve higher productivity and efficiency initially, but it can lead to increased stress and burnout among employees.

More than a third (38%) of workers said that recent media stories about companies tightening their stance on office attendance had negatively affected their wellbeing.

A quarter of respondents always or often felt overwhelmed and half felt overwhelmed at least some of the time. Over half (62%) were experiencing task overload.

Employees desire autonomy in deciding how and when to reduce sedentary behaviors while working from home. They seek organizational support for these initiatives and want to incorporate social interactions into their routines.

Celebrating Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and independence from a hard, dark history, providing an opportunity for businesses to engage their employees in a meaningful way.

Making work environments more accessible in London is now a priority for businesses, with significant changes to infrastructure and employment practices for inclusivity.

Employers have a unique opportunity to influence trust in health communication, remaining a reliable source of information for employees when many are skeptical of other institutions.

Concern over job security significantly affects workers' stress levels, with younger employees feeling this pressure more acutely than their older counterparts.

Brand is the only business asset that appreciates with clarity. When stories scatter, equity erodes; when stories align, equity compounds.

When facing a toxic workplace, some have resorted to extreme measures to survive discomfort, showcasing a range of ‘unhinged’ tactics that challenge workplace norms.