Why employee wellbeing matters to your organization’s bottom line

While this is a real-life scenario any workplace can face, wellbeing is not just limited to physical health. From meaningful relationships to financial wellness, to the energy to get things done, it’s a holistic view of life encompassing different vital elements one needs to thrive outside the 9-to-5.  

In fact, research from Gallup has shown that even engaged workers who are not thriving in their own lives can be liabilities to their organization. The numbers don’t lie.

• 61% higher likelihood of burnout  
• 48% higher likelihood of daily stress
• 66% higher likelihood of daily worry

Meanwhile, when your people are thriving holistically, the benefits are clear as day: fewer sick leaves, higher productivity, and lower attrition rates. Not to mention you can save at most $322 billion due to turnovers and lost productivity—the global cost of burnout.  

Practical employee wellbeing initiatives to try

Foster safe spaces for mental health

How are your people, really? Equip managers to spot telltale signs of burnout or excessive stress within their teams. Moreover, cultivating an environment where it’s safe to openly discuss mental health doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as allotting time for quick ice breakers or check-ins before starting meetings. You can even make it fun by adding mood boards in the office where employees can share how they feel without saying a word. 

Consider more flexiwork

Did you know that employees who have more flexibility over where and how they work are 41% more engaged, are 71% more likely to stay in the organization, and are 8x more likely to promote your company? 

For most, this kind of autonomy can be a make-or-break consideration. Remember, changes don’t have to be drastic. Small adjustments can make a marked difference in your people’s wellbeing over time.  

Drive an educational campaign on health and wellness

When it comes to wellbeing, the saying “out of sight, out of mind” applies. At work where stress levels are high, it’s hard to think about staying fit, managing emotions, or eating right.  

Help your people carve out space for their wellbeing by offering bite-sized informational tools to promote good sleep, a balanced diet, or breathing techniques, among other things. This can be in the form of infographics displayed in the office, weekly wellness emails, or short reminders sent to your team’s message channels. Get creative! 

Infuse wellbeing into their workday 

Integrate physical movement, opportunities to connect with colleagues, or mental health minutes during work hours. 

It could be prompts to do some desk exercises, stretches, mini team building activities, or intentional pauses for reflective meditation. It’s all about building habits that positively reinforce desired actions and strengthen your company culture in the process. 

Gamify your workplace wellbeing initiatives with Vantage Fit 

Healthy habits often start with engaging cues, sustained by incentivized actions, and elevated by meaningful rewards. Make wellness fun with an all-in-one app that gives you access to:

• Customizable challenges: Easily set up and manage wellness challenges
• Community & content hub: Foster collaboration through a social feed and built-in curated health content library
• Team & participant management: Oversee the progress of teams and individual participants
• Seamless integration & wallet: Connect with wellness providers and manage allowances via a dedicated wellness wallet
• Actionable insights: Discover usage & behavior patterns to refine wellness initiatives 

Final thoughts

The proof of a happier healthier workforce is a by-product of a positive work culture. Ultimately, it’s a reflection of how well you nurture the driving force of your organization—your people.  

Let Pluxee help you establish a workplace wellbeing strategy that works. Book a demo today!