The Importance of Fostering Employee Well-Being and Motivation in the Workplace

December 22, 2022

Supportive employers and co-workers have a very positive effect on an employee’s overall well-being. This type of workplace support can help an individual feel better about themselves and in turn, reduce their stress levels. And, with companies testing out and adopting hybrid working models in the last couple of years, more help and understanding at work are needed now more than ever. Sick days, technical difficulties and seasonal changes can greatly affect a worker’s ability to be present and focused at work.

Studies have shown that additional aid at work can lead to lower risks of developing depression and high blood pressure. When working together as a team and potentially being spread out across the country or globe, thoughtfulness and understanding go a long way in today’s modern work environment.

Keep reading to learn a few of the many positive returns of fostering employee well-being and motivation in the workplace.

5 Benefits of fostering employee well-being and motivation in workplace

Keep reading to learn a few of the many positive returns of fostering employee well-being and motivation in the workplace.

  1. Increase performance and job satisfaction
  2. Decrease absences and lateness
  3. Build interpersonal relationships and morale
  4. Lower stress levels and risk of burnout
  5. Develop leadership skills and increase confidence

1. Increase performance and job satisfaction

When employees feel valued and supported, they are more inclined to value the company where they work. This results in increased job performance and satisfaction regardless if they are remote or in-house workers. It can also foster a sense of individual purpose and belonging, which will further increase the employee’s feelings of commitment and loyalty.

2. Decrease absences and lateness

Building on this, when an employee’s well-being is acknowledged and strengthened, this can encourage better performance and an improved attitude. The thought of being late or taking a sick day could disappear knowing that their role on the team is valued and very important. The motivation to be punctual for everything from signing on to work, meetings or coming into the office for a day or two will increase.

Seeing coworkers perform to the best of their abilities could encourage others to increase their performance or take the initiative to better their skills.

3. Build interpersonal relationships and morale

Friendly, positive and optimistic individuals are much more likely to make good impressions and build relationships at work. Generations past have approached the workplace in this way whether it be with coworkers, suppliers or clients. Thoughtful touches and personalized attention make a huge impact on workers from older generations. Although they are not seen as often today, they can still impress younger team members.

4. Lower stress levels and risk of burnout

Burnout has become a more common occurrence.

Psychological strains and physical challenges to working from home have come to light, especially during the pandemic. Organizational support is perceived to help employees cope better with physical and mental stress. When this is available, it can help reduce the risk of nearing burnout and the effects of psychological stress, anxiety and headaches.

5. Develop leadership skills and increase confidence

Organizations must be dynamic if they want to compete in today’s modern, digitalized market. HR departments have had to adapt at rapid rates during COVID and make teams remote or digital in order to keep working. In order for the company to grow and for employees to develop more skills and confidence, especially in leadership, they must develop growth strategies.

Companies need to provide training for their employees to better utilize and develop skills in order to accomplish the business objectives they set out to achieve. Regular training helps maximize strategy execution and, therefore, also increases employee motivation in the workplace.

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Read more about this highly relevant topic in Talentia HCM’s White paper titled: “How to Align Strategy with Execution: The Importance of Training in the HR Strategy.”