Exploring a holistic approach to workplace well-being, focusing on physical, social, mental, financial, digital, environmental, and spiritual health. Benefits of structured well-being, the '7 Wisdoms of Wellbeing,' and personal responsibility discussed. Recommendations include 'The impact of bad news' and Lauren Bacall's autobiography. Emphasizing the integration of well-being initiatives into business strategy, personal purpose and values in the workplace, complexities of digital well-being, dynamics of social well-being, and managing media exposure for overall well-being.
Workplace well-being is now viewed as a solid business investment, impacting the bottom line positively.
A structured approach to well-being considers factors like employee engagement, motivation, burnout prevention, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals.
Deep dives
The Shift Towards Workplace Well-Being Over the Years
Workplace well-being was once seen as fluffy, but Liggy Webb discusses the shift in perception over 18 years towards viewing it as a solid business investment. Organizations are now realizing the impact of happy, healthy employees on the bottom line, supported by evidence from research and reports like those by the CIPD and Simply Health.
Taking a Holistic Approach to Workplace Well-Being
The conversation delves into the misconception that workplace well-being initiatives are merely token gestures, such as offering fruit baskets. Liggy emphasizes the need for a structured approach that considers factors like employee engagement, motivation, burnout prevention, and turnover rate, highlighting the importance of aligning well-being initiatives with organizational goals.
Balancing Personal and Organizational Responsibility in Well-Being
Liggy emphasizes that achieving well-being is a shared responsibility between individuals and organizations. While companies should provide resources and support, individuals must take personal responsibility for managing stress levels and well-being. She stresses the importance of creating a supportive environment, raising awareness of available resources, and fostering a culture that prioritizes holistic well-being.
The Seven Pillars of Well-Being: A Holistic Model
Liggy introduces the concept of the 'Seven Wisdoms of Well-Being,' expanding beyond mental health to consider physical, social, financial, digital, environmental, and spiritual aspects. These pillars offer a comprehensive framework for individuals and organizations to address diverse dimensions of well-being, encouraging a balanced approach that includes purpose, healthy relationships, and environmental consciousness.
What does an effective workplace wellbeing strategy look like? For some organizations, it’s fruit boxes and staff discounts. For consultant and author Liggy Webb, it’s a holistic approach that factors in the physical, social, mental, financial, digital, environmental and spiritual health of colleagues.
In this week’s episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross and Nahdia are joined by Liggy to discuss:
The benefits of a more structured approach to wellbeing
How to approach each of the ‘7 Wisdoms of Wellbeing’
The role of personal responsibility in wellbeing.
For more from Liggy, check out her website: liggywebb.com
Ross recommended Lauren Bacall’s autobiography, By Myself and Then Some.
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