Healthy employees positively impact their organizations and societies by indulging in meaningful activities for the greater good.

Well-being at Work

Well-being includes the major components of an extraordinary life – the condition of an individual or group characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity.

Employee well-being relates to all aspects of working life, optimizing the health of all employees. It is defined as employees’ overall mental, physical, emotional, and economic health – impacted by various elements such as relationships with coworkers, decisions and tools, office environment, and other resources.

Why does it matter?

According to the Gallup poll, employees who strongly believe their companies care about well-being are:

  • 69% less likely to look for another job
  • 71% less likely to experience burnout
  • Five times more likely to be a promoter of their company
Do we care about well-being at work? Or it’s just performance?

Companies spend around 75% of a worker’s annual salary to cover lost productivity or to replace workers. The leading causes of workplace stress are workload (39% of workers), interpersonal issues (31%), juggling work and personal life (19%), and job security (6%).

Workplace stress

Workplace stressors are classified as physical and psychosocial. Psychosocial stressors are the most common: high job demands, poor management, unsatisfactory working conditions, lack of support, inflexible working hours, poor work design and structure, bullying, harassment, and job instability.

Noise, poor lighting, poor office design and layout, nature factors, and postural problems are a few examples of physical stressors at work.

If poorly managed, the impacts of workplace stress can become a silent killer of employee health and productivity.

Well-being improves performance

Well-being is closely linked with health and productivity. According to research, employees in excellent physical, mental, and emotional health are more likely than those who are not to perform at their best at work. Healthy and happy employees have a better quality of life, a lower risk of disease and injury, increased work productivity, and a greater likelihood of contributing to their communities than employees with poorer well-being. In Vietnam, “Reduce stress at work.” It is one of the requirements in the Month of Occupational Safety and Health Action, the Workers’ Month in 2023.

How the office space affects employee well-being

A better workplace environment will boost the employees’ satisfaction and ultimately improve their productivity for better outcomes.

Environmental factors such as temperature, lighting, and ventilation can directly impact health and performance. Improving employee well-being should start with the workplace environment:

  • Multipurpose open spaces: can be used for different activities; onsite yoga lessons, for example, could occur in a facility’s multipurpose available room and provide a flexible work environment.
  • Lighting and color: Bright and open spaces with plenty of natural light and air help employees feel more relaxed and connected to the outside world during work hours while providing access to fresh air, which helps reduce stress. Natural colors and furnishings, such as plants, can produce excellent effects where natural light is limited.
  • Break zones: is considered to reduce workplace stress strategy – giving employees somewhere safe within the office to step away when work stresses feel too much.
  • Temperature: Poor temperature control can cause employees to feel uncomfortable, miserable, and even physically sick at work, affecting both productivity and employee mental and physical well-being.
Conclusion:

To support well-being at work, improve and maintain a workplace environment that makes employees feel safe and like a second home. When it’s all well planned, there are lower incidences of employee burnout and higher engagement rates. By prioritizing employees’ physical and mental health, businesses can improve productivity, reduce turnover rates, and foster a positive workplace culture.

We understand the importance of a comfortable and productive work environment at W Business Center. With airy green co-working space, we bring nature indoors and create a peaceful atmosphere that can help with focus and productivity. Our co-working and flexible spaces are carefully designed to meet your unique needs, allowing you to focus on your work without distractions. We prioritize your well-being and success by providing the best co-working and flexible spaces.

In W Business Center, we care about the well-being of our customers and employees; please stay in touch with us for further information!