The path to wellbeing for the workforce and productivity for the organisation

It’s generally accepted that a happy employee is a more productive one. They come to work energised and looking forward to doing their best and feel rewarded at the end of the day, with energy to enjoy their other life – with their family and friends or enjoying the hobbies and interests which they live for.

Conversely, an uninspired employee is drained before and after work, and does not enjoy their work life and probably isn’t getting the most from their home life. These employees will be more frequently sick or become victims of presenteeism.

This is why the role of the manager is more important than ever before. But it is about people management rather than task management.

It starts with providing the workforce with a shared purpose. A sense of accountability and a common goal. A team working together, looking after each other.

It then includes regular check ins to ensure that each team member feels energised by the goal and is able to complete their work – they have the skills and the resources, and they know how they fit in to the business objectives and strategy.