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Employee Wellness without much ado
Employee wellness does not mean expensive retreats, parties or some fancy presentations. Small changes and right behaviour can create big impact on employee wellness more than anything else.
π Plan, Plan, Plan
Encourage your teams to spend more time in planning stage. Before taking up anything, make a habit of planning for it at all levels. If the team is stretched continuously, revisit the plan. Plan for vacations as well.
πListen, Listen, Listen
Have mechanisms in place for employees to express their concerns. Online, skip level, one on ones, lunch with leaders help
β° Value knowledge over time
One day effort does not mean 24 hours. 1 week does not mean 7 days.
π€ Train, Train, Train
Enable employees on their skills. Be one step ahead. Have group and individual plans.
π¨βπΌEngage external help
Unbiased assessment helps. Find someone who can personalise the assessment for you.
π Reward/Promote Good Managers
This sets the tone. Both performance and employee handling are equally important.
βΉοΈ Handle stress
Stress could become toxic when passed down in hierarchy. Train leaders on stress management and empathy.
πββοΈ Nudge fitness
Partner with local fitness vendors, give coupons, sessions on wellness, allocate some budget
π€ Enable HR, Mentors
Enable them to know the pulse of employees and listen to their feedback
π Set an example
Set an example at the top to encourage right behaviour.