6.11.1 Importance of employee well-being

• What is employee well-being defined as?

  Physical, mental, emotional health
• Employee well-being encompasses stress levels, job satisfaction, and sense of purpose
• Employee well-being directly impacts productivity, motivation, and retention.
• What are the key components of employee well-being?

  Physical, mental, emotional health
• High stress and anxiety are signs of low mental health
• Improved mental health is one of the benefits of employee well-being.
• What are the five key components of employee well-being?

  Physical, mental, emotional, social, financial health
• Negative emotions and low empathy are signs of poor emotional health
• Employee well-being can enhance creativity and innovation.
• What is one of the benefits of employee well-being for individuals?

  Personal growth
• Happier employees are more efficient and engaged
• Reduced absenteeism is one of the organizational benefits of employee well-being.
• What are the three categories of factors affecting employee well-being?

  Workplace environment, job characteristics, personal factors
• Organizations can improve well-being by addressing factors such as stress management programs
• High retention rates are associated with positive employee well-being.
• What are the key components of employee well-being as highlighted in this section?

  Physical, mental, emotional, social, financial health
• High stress and anxiety are signs of low mental health
• Enhanced creativity is one of the benefits of employee well-being for individuals.
• What is one benefit of employee well-being for individuals in terms of productivity?

  Increased productivity
• Employee well-being reduces stress and promotes emotional stability
• Improved employee well-being leads to higher output and reduced turnover for organizations.
• What is the positive impact of well-being on organizational productivity?

  Increased efficiency
• Lower turnover rates due to employee well-being save costs on recruitment
• What are the three main categories of factors affecting employee well-being?

  Workplace environment, job characteristics, personal factors
• Match the factor affecting well-being with its description:

  Workplace Environment ↔️ Physical and social aspects of the workspace

  Job Characteristics ↔️ Demands and responsibilities of the job

  Personal Factors ↔️ Lifestyle and personal circumstances
• What is one example of a wellness program organizations can provide to promote employee well-being?

  Fitness classes
• Encouraging work-life balance often involves flexible working hours
• Order the following strategies to promote employee well-being based on their focus areas:

  1️⃣ Wellness Programs (Health)

  2️⃣ Work-Life Balance (Flexibility)

  3️⃣ Professional Development (Growth)

  4️⃣ Positive Work Environment (Culture)
• What is the benefit of wellness programs for employees?

  Reduced stress
• Professional development opportunities enhance skills and increase motivation
• What is the outcome of creating a positive work environment for employees?

  Improved collaboration
• Order the steps involved in implementing a flexible working hours policy:

  1️⃣ Assess employee needs

  2️⃣ Design the policy

  3️⃣ Communicate the policy

  4️⃣ Monitor its effectiveness
• How do strategies to promote employee well-being contribute to organizational success?

  Improved productivity
• Wellness programs improve health and reduce stress
• Work-life balance arrangements reduce employee burnout.
• Professional development enhances skills and increases motivation
• A supportive workplace culture improves employee morale.
• Strategies to promote employee well-being improve organizational success by increasing productivity
• Match the strategy with its benefit:

  Wellness Programs ↔️ Improved health

  Work-life Balance ↔️ Reduced burnout

  Professional Development ↔️ Enhanced skills

  Positive Work Environment ↔️ Increased collaboration
• What role does leadership play in promoting employee well-being?

  Fosters positive work environment