Integrated Solutions Boost Employee Wellbeing
When it comes to fostering a healthy and thriving workplace, most organisations focus on three key areas:
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS): Governed by government policies and legislation, OHS ensures a safe work environment.
Wellness Programs: Shaped by leadership values, strategic priorities, and community context, these programs aim to enhance employee wellbeing.
HR Oversight: HR manages benefits and conditions, guided by policies, regulations, and company strategy.
The problem is, these departments are often not well connected and important opportunities for communication and collaboration are lost.
While the approach to employee wellbeing has made significant strides in the last decades, it still has room for improvement. Ongoing issues, such as fragmented collaboration, limited participation, and one-size-fits-all, band-aid solutions often hinder the true impact of the initiatives, underpinned by the lack of collaboration across key areas.
There are several ways to boost connection and collaboration across these departments, and it begins with getting on the same page about the improvements you are aiming for.
An effective employee wellbeing program should utilise the "PPP" model:
Prevention of disease, disability, and injury.
Protection from work-related safety and health hazards.
Promotion of health and wellbeing.
This integrated approach involves leaders, the organisation, and employees and provides the opportunity to bridge gaps in operations and support with several benefits:
Leaders - Leaders set the vision and are the driving force behind a culture of wellbeing. They must provide the resources and create the accountability necessary to realise the wellbeing vision of the company. Without their motivation, wellbeing programs often fall flat. With a single vision in mind, departments can cross-communicate, and collaborate on sharing information and ownership of initiatives.
At Sunrise Well, we empower leaders by offering a comprehensive framework of mindfulness and coaching. This framework enables leaders to identify and embody the qualities of wellbeing that they wish to instill in their organisation. Our training and coaching encompass self-compassion, emotional intelligence, and other essential ‘soft skills’ that foster self-awareness in decision-making. Leaders are essential change agents who must be as enthusiastic and committed to the wellbeing journey as everyone else.
Organisation - Within the organisation, it is important to conduct a thorough analysis of the policies and programs currently in place. This analysis helps pinpoint which conditions contribute to and which hinder health and wellbeing in the workplace. This approach shifts wellbeing decisions from being perceived as mere office perks to tangible, data-driven behaviour interventions. Collaboration and cross-departmental interaction are essential to align all efforts with the overarching wellbeing vision.
Sunrise Well can assist you in strategic data analysis, identify gaps and obstacles, and provide recommendations for change, including isolating areas where communication is lacking. Whether you prefer a hands-on approach or a consultancy role, we're here to guide your business toward improved wellbeing and positive outcomes.
People - For an integrated PPP program to succeed, engagement at every level is paramount. Stakeholder engagement plays a key role in designing the program, with the organisation taking responsibility for gathering balanced qualitative and quantitative data from all areas. Focussing on the grassroots, employees must feel connected and invested in the outcomes of the program.
Sunrise Well supports your people through educational workshops, health promotion, and coaching centered around our ACORN Model of wellbeing — Activity, Connection, Outlook, Rest, and Nourishment. We can create a strategic calendar of events and trainings tailored to the unique needs of your teams.
Explore our popular workshop titles, such as:
Mindfulness for Emotional Intelligence at Work
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Healthy Habits for Performance
Challenging Unconscious Bias
Let’s Talk about SleepMindful Me
Make Self Care Your Superpower, and more.
Or contact us to create your own, unique series of workshops based on your needs.
With care and a clear understanding of what you want out of your wellbeing program, it is possible to increase participation and have a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of your staff. If you think you aren’t nailing your wellbeing program, book in to chat today.
Get in touch with us at Sunrise Well to create a culture of wellbeing that benefits your employees and your business. Together, we can make a difference.