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Why Companies Need to Focus on Employee Wellbeing in 2023

Employee wellbeing refers to the state of an employee's physical, mental, and emotional health in the workplace. It includes factors such as work-life balance, job satisfaction, stress levels, and overall quality of life.

Written by Christine Sutton| Published  - 18/02/2023

Employee Wellbeing in 2023

Importance of employee wellbeing in the workplace

Prioritizing employee wellbeing in the workplace is crucial for creating a positive work environment, improving employee satisfaction and retention, and increasing productivity and performance. It also helps reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, ultimately enhancing the company's reputation and bottom line.

Top reasons why companies need to focus on employee wellbeing in 2023

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Increased employee satisfaction and retention

When employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to stay with the company long-term. Prioritizing employee wellbeing can help create a positive work culture that fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty.

Improved productivity and performance

Employees who feel physically and mentally well are more likely to be productive and perform better in their roles. By focusing on employee wellbeing, companies can help employees feel energized, focused, and motivated to do their best work.

Reduced absenteeism

When employees are physically or mentally unwell, they may take time off work or come to work but not perform at their best. By supporting employee wellbeing, companies can help reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, leading to a healthier, more productive workforce.

Enhanced company reputation

Companies that prioritize employee wellbeing are often viewed more favourably by employees, customers, and the public. This can help attract top talent and boost the company's overall reputation.

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Author - Christine Sutton (Head of HR, Nathan Trust)

Christine (she/her) is an expert people professional with a wealth of experience across multiple sectors. She holds a BSc Hons in Applied Psychology, a Masters in Organisational Psychology is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, and is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. She spent several years in the financial services sector in Ireland supporting senior leadership across several jurisdictions working on local and global initiatives.

Christine works with clients across the UK, Ireland, and Isle of Man and has built up a strong consultancy business working with organisations to champion a people-first agenda. Christine is accredited in several psychometric tools for use in personal, team and leadership coaching and development as well as recruitment and selection processes.

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