Employee wellbeing has become an increasingly important issue in recent years, with many businesses recognising the benefits of investing in the physical, mental and emotional health of their workforce.
One of the key challenges for businesses without a dedicated HR department is deciding who should be responsible for overseeing employee wellbeing. For such an important project, it shouldn’t just be an afterthought.
How to decide who’s responsible for wellbeing
There are several factors that small businesses need to consider when deciding who should be responsible for employee wellbeing:
Resources
With time and money tight, it’s important to assess whether there’s someone who has the time and skills to take on the responsibility without negatively impacting other aspects of the business.
Skills and expertise
It’s essential that whoever is responsible for employee wellbeing has the necessary knowledge to identify and address the unique needs of your people.
Objectivity
Ideally, they should be impartial and objective to ensure they can make informed decisions that are in the best interests of your employees and your business.
Communication skills
They must be an effective communicator, approachable and able to create a safe environment to build relationships with employees.
Alternatively, some businesses decide that working with an expert provider of wellbeing solutions can be beneficial for several reasons:
Access to expertise
Wellbeing providers typically have a team of professionals with expertise in mental health, physical health and employee wellbeing to meet the specific needs of your business and your employees.
Cost-effective
Access a range of services and resources without incurring the high costs associated with hiring a dedicated employee to manage wellbeing.
Scalability
As the business grows, so too can the wellbeing programme, adapting to the changing needs of your workforce.
Objective and impartial
An external provider will use surveys and data to give you an objective and impartial perspective on your wellbeing needs and identify areas for improvement.
Our consultants can work with you to understand the needs of your business and create a health and wellbeing strategy that helps you meet your legal requirements as well as delivering tangible business benefits.
Our recommended solutions to get started with your wellbeing strategy
Health cash plans
With 24/7 GP consultations, money back on regular healthcare and quick diagnosis, health cash plans give employees access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
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Webinars, workshops and training
Access 1:1 support, live, on-demand or in-person webinars and workshops and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses to support mental health and wellbeing.
Find out moreWhat do our customers think?
“We were seeking some workshops to raise awareness, signpost to further assistance and provide support for managers to deal with a range of wellbeing matters… Our staff and managers have been extremely complimentary about the workshops and support sessions. The sense of wellbeing that it created simply by having these sessions on offer is immense.”
St Luke’s Hospice
Related wellbeing resources for SMEs
Guide
Guide: Wellbeing for SMEs
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