The 4 Pillars of #ProWellbeing

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1 The 4 Pillars of Workplace Wellbeing

2 Speakers Claire Stradling Head of Charities & Not-For-Profit Pro-Group Heeral Gudka Executive Coach Convergent Consulting

3 Agenda 1. What is Wellbeing? 2. 4 Pillars of Wellbeing 3. Poll 4. Why Wellbeing is finally on organisational agendas? Wellbeing is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. World Health Organisation

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5 Mental Physical Financial Environmental Wellbeing - The 4 Pillars Wellbeing

6 Mental Mental Wellbeing Mental disorders are important risk factors for other diseases, as well as unintentional and intentional injury World Health Organisation Key Points: Stress and anxiety is on the increase Causing loss of profits Are company cultures exacerbating the problem? 25% of the UK workforce will be affected by mental wellbeing within the next 12 months Approaching others with mental health problems What can individuals do? Identify stress and anxiety triggers Sleep routines are important Mindfulness practice for yourself - have a Mindful March! What can organisations do? Many employers are seeking to add counselling support to health care insurance plans Be mindful of your colleagues Be supportive and understanding

7 Physical Physical Wellbeing Supportive environments and communities help people to be physically active. World Health Organisation Key Points: Unbalanced focus on weight loss... It's about more than our weight Sitting is the new smoking Nutrition Destructive habits / addictions Dehydration What can individuals do? Treatment for any ailments Make use of corporate gym memberships Set yourself a good routine What can organisations do? Offer flexible working or longer lunch breaks for exercise time Promote gym discounts which most companies offer Be more appreciative of employee work-life balance

8 Quick Poll Does your organisation take wellbeing seriously?

9 Financial Financial Wellbeing Nearly half of all employees (46%) say that financial challenges cause them the most stress in their lives. PwC Key Points: Average UK adult has 13k of debt other than mortgage loans Financial stress negatively impacts productivity by up to 30% Impact on sleep Low levels of financial literacy means people struggle to make informed financial choices It s not a topic employers should ignore What can individuals do? Financial education Seek independent financial advice What can organisations do? Offer contact/network to good advisors Understand employee financial strains Provide support and workshops to better educate employees

10 Environmental Environmental Wellbeing Wellbeing in the Built Environment is the performance of spaces that support the occupants Emotional, Mental & Physical health. Matt Still from GL Hearn Key Notes: Different types of spaces promote different modes of working Open plan versus quiet zones Colours Lighting - natural and artificial Acoustics Plants in the office - air quality Biophilic design Ergonomics What can individuals do? Request ergonomic assessments Develop skills to keep their own workload and workspaces under control - e.g. time management What can organisations do? Offer ergonomic assessments Invest in small things to make big impact Plants in the office will help air quality and turn a closed space into something that has a bit more life.

11 Wellbeing In The Workplace Why is wellbeing finally on the agenda? Workplace wellbeing should be considered as a competitive advantage, not just as a misunderstood cliché A wellbeing programme can only truly succeed with leadership buy-in. Currently between 40% and 50% of boards in the UK view wellbeing as a priority Recognising wellbeing as a priority goes hand-in-hand with looking at the culture of an organisation. #PROWellbeing

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