NEWS
‘ Stop wasting your money on wellbeing !’
Guessing what employees want , investing in the wrong benefits and failing to regularly review wellbeing support offerings are some of the reasons why organisations are losing money and stellar staff , says the award-winning Teesside firm , Key Wellbeing .
Marie Ranson , co-founder and commercial director at Key Wellbeing , said “ While it ’ s great to see employers now recognising that wellbeing in the workplace matters , many are missing the mark and could be throwing their money down the drain – something nobody wants to be doing in this economic climate !
“ The fact that absence rates , presenteeism and staff resignations are on the rise , highlights that workplaces might not be investing in the most effective wellbeing tools for their workers .”
Melissa Armstrong , co-founder and creative director , added : “ One of the main ways where employers are going wrong is by guessing what their staff want and failing to recognise that everyone has different wellbeing needs .
“ They either guess and see what sticks or see competitors offering wellbeing benefits like Friday yoga classes , walk in the park Wednesdays and random discounts , then automatically assume that they need to provide the same to keep ahead , when in reality , if anything , it sets them back .
“ The only way to find out exactly what those employee needs are is by actively listening and using the power of data .”
Through its Workplace Wellbeing Audits , Key Wellbeing helps forwardthinking businesses to do exactly that , and in turn , this means that decisionmakers can strategically invest in the right support for their workplace .
Marie said : “ Our audits involve a deep dive into the organisation and current working culture to help employers understand what is and isn ’ t working at a grassroots level .
“ We do this through anonymous employee wellbeing assessments , to encourage valid real-time data , informal listening groups and round-table discussions with leadership and HR teams
To find out more about Workplace Wellbeing Audits , visit keywellbeing . co . uk / workplace-wellbeing-audits
Wellbeing warriors – Marie Ranson and Melissa Armstrong , co-founders of Key Wellbeing . PICTURE : TOM BANKS
to create a clear plan on how to move forward and create a healthy , happy workplace .”
Melissa added : “ It ’ s important for employers to remember that just like everything in life , employee wellbeing needs have and will continue to change constantly , which calls for regular monitoring , assessment and evaluation of the support that ’ s in place .
“ It can be an absolute minefield , we get it . But , we ’ re here to help .”
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