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EMPLOYEE WELLBEING MEANS INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

Employers are increasingly recognising the link between an employee’s emotional and physical health and their productivity levels. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development reports that employees who feel more appreciated at work have positive associations about other aspects of their lives such as health and relationships. This provides a link between a supportive workplace and a happy employee.

Organisations appreciate the priority of health and wellbeing and the importance of demonstrating that each employee’s health and wellbeing is valued. However, every organisation is at a different stage of development with regards to the strategy they employ and how they can make it tangible for the employees.

Similarly, a Government study reviewed the impact on employee wellbeing and its potential effect on workplace performance suggesting a stronger focus on wellbeing will result in improved workplace performance, linking to profitability, productivity and quality of output.

Benefits Health and wellbeing programmes can provide company-wide benefits, that include:

Increased motivation and productivity. Ongoing support helps staff work


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