Why Wellbeing in the Workplace Matters 

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Boost productivity, retention, and morale with wellbeing at work. Learn how wellness initiatives drive success and support employee health.
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Wellbeing at Work has emerged as a cornerstone for both employee satisfaction and organisational success. By prioritising health and wellness, businesses can create an environment that supports physical and mental wellbeing, which translates into higher engagement, productivity, and retention. The link between employee wellbeing and economic growth is clear, with research from McKinsey and Deloitte demonstrating that wellness programmes significantly enhance business outcomes. 

For employees, Wellbeing at Work means being engaged, inspired, and informed about how to manage their personal health. For employers, it is a strategic investment that directly impacts the bottom line by reducing attrition, improving morale, and enhancing the company’s reputation. 

The Employer’s Perspective: Why Wellbeing in the Workplace Matters

  1. Improved Productivity

When employees are physically and mentally healthy, they are more productive and efficient. A report by Harvard Business Review found that organisations with robust wellness programmes saw a 21% increase in employee productivity. 

  1. Retention and Recruitment

In a competitive labour market, retaining experienced staff is critical. High attrition not only incurs recruitment fees and retraining costs but also results in the loss of operational expertise and institutional knowledge. By prioritising Wellbeing at Work, businesses can foster loyalty and reduce attrition rates. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) estimates that replacing an employee can cost an organisation up to 200% of their annual salary. 

  1. Brand Value and Morale

High employee turnover affects morale and damages brand reputation. Talented employees who feel undervalued are more likely to leave, taking their skills to competitors. A culture that prioritises employee wellbeing boosts morale, increases loyalty, and elevates the organisation’s status as an employer of choice. 

  1. Economic Impact

The ripple effects of wellness programmes extend beyond the organisation. By improving employee health, companies contribute to reducing healthcare costs and enhancing national economic growth. Studies by King’s College London and University of Cambridge affirm the economic benefits of wellbeing in the workplace programmes. 

 

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture

At Your Work Wellness we believe that when employees feel genuinely cared for, they are more likely to stay loyal and perform at their best. A positive workplace culture, built on wellbeing initiatives, encourages collaboration, innovation, and a sense of belonging. These factors not only improve day-to-day operations but also strengthen the organisation’s long-term prospects for success and growth. 

 

Your Work Wellness: Outliers in Workplace Wellness

As pioneers in wellbeing in the workplace solutions, Your Work Wellness has spent two decades championing the physical and mental health of employees. Founded by Kumud Gandhi, a former economist and investment banker, the organisation stands out as an outlier in the field of wellness in the workplace. 

Kumud Gandhi recognised early in her career that organisations could achieve higher growth and profitability if employees felt nurtured and supported by their employers. In 2004, she retrained in food science and later pursued nutrition in functional medicine at King’s College London. With her unique blend of expertise in the corporate world and science-led health practices, Kumud aimed to pioneer better health and wellbeing support in the workplace. 

Drawing parallels between how athletes are coached to reach peak performance, Kumud envisioned a similar approach for organisations. If businesses could adopt the same level of care and coaching for their employees, they could transform their workforce into what she refers to as “corporate athletes.” By investing in human capital, companies could unlock innovation, optimise productivity, and boost profitability while encouraging personal success among employees. 

 

What Your Work Wellness Offers

Your Work Wellness is science-led and peer-reviewed, ensuring all content is grounded in rigorous research. The programmes are free of jargon and highly actionable, helping employees understand and manage their health with confidence. 

  1. Webinars and Presentations

From nutrition to mental health and resilience, the webinars are tailored to the specific needs of organisations. Topics include: 

  • Nutrition and Resilience 
  • Managing Stress and Mental Health 
  • Menopause and Women’s Health 
  • Men’s health Awareness  
  • Personal Health  
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  1. Communication Programmes

Designed to engage and inform employees through ongoing dialogue about wellness, these weekly inspiration programmes create lasting impact and behavioural change. 

 

Evidence Supporting Workplace Wellness

The effectiveness of workplace wellness programmes is supported by numerous studies: 

  1. Harvard Business Review – Productivity gains linked to wellness programmes. 
  2. McKinsey – Wellness initiatives drive employee satisfaction and business success. 
  3. Deloitte – The economic impact of employee wellbeing on profitability. 
  4. CIPD – Financial costs of employee attrition. 
  5. King’s College London – Benefits of workplace wellness on national growth. 
  6. University of Cambridge – The role of workplace health in reducing healthcare costs. 
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Key Takeaways 

  • Wellbeing in the workplace is essential for physical and mental health, as well as organisational success. 
  • Prioritising wellness boosts productivity, reduces attrition, and enhances recruitment. 
  • High attrition costs directly impact the bottom line and morale. 
  • Positive workplace culture increases loyalty and brand value. 
  • Your Work Wellness is a leader in workplace wellness solutions, offering science-led webinars and programmes tailored to employee needs. 
Kumud Gandhi Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace. In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing. Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.

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