Rachel Macharia

Workplace Well-being: The Key to Enhanced Productivity Improving workplace well-being has become a top business trend if the current situation is anything to go by. The COVID-19 pandemic made many employees and business owners pause and take a deeper look at their well-being. For employers, employees' well-being significantly impacts the bottom line and long-term organizational success; hence, it needs to be a top business priority. On their part, workers have become increasingly concerned about their health, the work environment, and its effect on their overall well-being. Indeed, many have chosen to make working from home a permanent situation, while others have made the decision to quit work altogether. Organizations need to make a concerted effort to establish a proactive approach to looking after their workers’ overall well-being. This means making employees’ physical, emotional, financial, and psychological well-being a priority by investing in;     Flexible working hours Health insurance Workplace benefits and Self-care promotion In any case, having employee wellness programs in place enhances your brand, while the resulting benefits have far-reaching effects. When every worker is in a good place, emotionally, mentally, and physically, they bring their entire selves to work. Furthermore, with a good work-life balance, employees are happier and more engaged. The result?     A more positive work environment Increased productivity Reduced stress or burnout Less absenteeism In other words, everybody wins. Still, it’s every individual’s responsibility to strive for a healthy work-life balance by having a life outside work. Engaging in fun activities that bring you joy is key. Ultimately, you are a unique individual, and only you can determine what activities enable you to get into a state of flow.