December 13, 2021
Build a culture of well-being at work in 3 steps
With the overwhelming majority of employees looking for benefits beyond a group insurance plan, here's how to build a compelling wellness culture in your company.
86% of employees who took part in Sanofi Canada 's latest survey say that a workplace that promotes health and well-being is an important factor in the decision to accept a new job or stay in their current position.
A good workplace culture is an essential part of any company that cares about its employees. What exactly is it?
What is the well-being culture at work?
Workplace well-being culture is a set of corporate values, staff practices and corporate rules. Its aim is to ensure that employees work in an environment that promotes the right choices for their health.
How to create a culture of well-being at work?
While a corporate culture is not something that can be easily changed overnight, here are three fundamental elements that will make a big difference in the lives of your employees.
1. Open and anonymous communication tools
The best way to get the pulse of your employees is to set up an anonymous survey and feedback system like Officevibe.
Such tools create a bond of trust between employees and the employer, who can easily understand how to improve his or her workplace.
2. Benefits beyond the group insurance plan
Group insurance plans are often central to employee satisfaction. However, the traditional group insurance model has changed little over the past 20 years, while employee retention is increasingly difficult.
Health and welfare spending accounts are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer more choice and flexibility to employees, keeping costs down for the employer.
Tedy is an affordable, simple and flexible benefits management platform for SMEs. Whether you have a group insurance plan that needs a "wow" factor, or you are looking for your very first benefits plan, Tedy has a solution tailored to your needs.
3. Greater flexibility in relation to the workplace
Many employers have had to adapt to the pandemic by allowing teleworking. About a third of employees who responded to the survey say that the ability to telework is important to their well-being. It is even more important than the design of the work environment and work-related social activities!
For many employees, the work environment is a benefit in itself. Free snacks and coffee, entertainment areas, and flexible work spaces contribute to their well-being. So how can these benefits be adapted in a context where teleworking is becoming more and more widespread?
Tedy allows you to offer your employees a wide range of benefits that can replace those offered in the workplace. Take a free trial today!
