Employee wellbeing refers to the overall health, happiness, and satisfaction of individuals in the workplace. It includes various aspects of an employee’s life, both at work and at home, that can influence their physical, mental, and emotional state. 

Employee wellbeing is becoming increasingly recognised as an essential part of creating a positive work environment and fostering a positive work culture.

Five components to your wellbeing?

Physical:

Physical wellbeing refers to the overall state of an individual’s physical health and fitness. It encompasses various aspects of the body’s condition. Physical wellbeing includes areas such as nutrition, sleep, weight and illnesses.

Mental:

Mental wellbeing includes the psychological and emotional aspects of an individual’s overall health. Mental wellbeing is a dynamic state that can fluctuate over time and is affected by various factors such as stress management, self-esteem, mental illness and work-life balance.

Social:

Social wellbeing refers to the quality of a person’s relationships and interactions with others within their social environment. It involves feeling a sense of belonging, having meaningful connections, and being able to contribute and receive support from social networks.

Emotional:

Emotional wellbeing refers to understanding, managing, and healthily expressing your emotions. It involves having a positive outlook, coping effectively with challenges, and maintaining balance in emotional experiences. Emotional wellbeing plays a crucial role in overall wellbeing and contributes to a person’s mental health and quality of life. 

Financial:

Financial wellbeing refers to an individual’s financial situation and the overall satisfaction, security, and stability they experience concerning their finances. Financial health has different aspects, including the ability to meet basic needs, manage financial stress, and work towards financial goals.

How we improve employee wellbeing?

There are many things a company can do to help when it comes to their employees’ wellbeing. Most companies now recognise that offering employee assistance programmes is a great way to boost employee productivity, reduce sick days and create a happier, healthier workforce. So what are some of these employee benefits on offer to help improve employee wellbeing?

Mental Health Resources: Access to helpful content to address stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.

Health & Fitness: Access to online health & fitness content to encourage healthy behaviours among employees.

Extended Parental Leave: Offering extended paid parental leave to support employees during significant life events.

Mindfulness Programs: Provide mindfulness training, relaxation sessions, or stress management workshops to help employees cope with stress.

Remote Work Options: Providing employees the flexibility to work from home or work flexi-time.

Financial Support: Offer financial education resources and workshops.

How Chipper Can Help?

Chipper is an online wellness hub that offers employees a health and wellbeing benefits programme in one easy, user-friendly product, regardless of whether they’re in the office, working from home, or hybrid. The hub covers fitness training, nutrition, supplements, mental health and general wellbeing.

The Chipper wellbeing hub works great as a stand-alone benefit covering various topics, or as an additional benefit that compliments a business’s current employee benefits.