We know that employees who work for organizations with a healthy culture are generally happier, more engaged, and feel supported by their employer — both in work and in life. We also know that a positive workplace culture directly impacts productivity and retention.
Christine Muldoon
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, WebMD Health Services
There are many levers organizations can use to create a healthy company culture. Leadership plays a huge role. But the degree to which the organization values and supports its employees’ holistic well-being is also critical.
When employees feel better across multiple dimensions of their lives — socially, physically, financially, emotionally, and clinically — they have the tools to thrive and make positive contributions to the workplace.
That said, our data shows that only 32% of respondents strongly agree that their employers care about their well-being. Ouch.
How do you build a healthy workplace culture?
Here are seven key elements to consider when creating your company culture — with well-being at the center:
- Listen to what employees want and need (and then take action).
- Make employees’ mental health a priority.
- Offer flexibility in how, when, and where people work.
- Role-model healthy behaviors.
- Embrace employees’ lives outside of work.
- Offer numerous ways for employees to increase daily physical activity (our team loves walking meetings).
- Enlist the support of well-being culture champions.
Remember, a healthy company culture doesn’t happen overnight. It takes considerable thought, planning, and time to combine all the elements. But when employees become healthier, greater engagement at work typically follows — leading to increased productivity and better business results.
To learn more, visit webmdhealthservices.com
