Workplace wellbeing
When employees are mentally and physically well, they are more productive and positive at work

What is Workplace Wellbeing?

A workplace wellbeing strategy can improve how your business runs

Workplace wellbeing refers to how content and healthy your employees are at work. A strong workplace wellbeing strategy is important for keeping employees happy and staying with your company. It can also greatly improve how your business runs.  

When employees are mentally and physically well, they are more productive, positive, and resilient to personal or professional changes. The best way to improve workplace wellbeing is to create an Employee Wellbeing Program. This program should have clear strategies to address any wellbeing concerns your employees may have.

How to Improve Workplace Wellbeing  

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is a professional body specialising in HR. They divide wellbeing management into 7 key areas: physical and mental health, good work, values and principles, collective and social, personal growth, good lifestyle choices, and financial wellbeing.  

It is important to think about all these aspects when making a workplace wellness plan. The type of workplace can affect the services you offer. For example, a factory setting often focuses more on physical safety training. In contrast, a stressful work environment, like emergency services, needs more mental health support.  

Wellbeing in the Workplace Ideas

To improve the physical wellbeing of your employees, you can offer:  

  • Healthy snack or food options  
  • Walking meetings  
  • Ergonomic equipment or standing desks  
  • Occupational health support and company health insurance  
  • Discounted gym memberships  
  • Bike racks and cycle to work schemes  

To improve the mental wellbeing of team members and reduce stress in the workplace, you can:  

  • Closely monitor employee work loads and responsibilities  
  • Undertake management sensitivity training  
  • Offer flexible working or work-from-home options  
  • Provide a competitive salary, financial incentives, bonuses or company share options  
  • Promote a work-life balance and lead by example  
  • Organise work socials and opportunities for conversation and teambuilding within the office  
  • Encourage personal development and growth through a mentorship programme

Workplace wellbeing should be part of every part of your business. It should be a priority at all levels. With a strong employee wellbeing programme, your business will be more efficient, successful, and respected.

For more tips on managing employees, visit our Press Room posts. You can also contact us to learn how we can help you find great candidates.

Chris Wright
August 6, 2025
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