‘A leader leads by example, whether they intend to or not’. — Unknown
FACT 1: Strong leadership is important to any organisation as leaders set a clear direction for others to follow. They are the change agents.
FACT 2: Employees are 2.87 times more likely to participate in wellness offerings if they perceive it is expected by their manager (Rongen et al, 2014)
Workplace wellness is now a global movement and it’s changing the face of organisations everywhere.
‘Wellness at work is the right to work in a manner that is healthy, motivating, and edifying. Everyone – workers, managers, and business owners – should endeavour to work in a way that improves our own wellness and the wellbeing of others’. (‘Future of Wellness at Work’ research report by the Global Wellness Institute)
Research and experience indicate the wellness of a business is intrinsically linked to a leader’s wellness and state of mind – positive or negative.
When an organisation’s leaders are happy and healthy, the organisation will take on the same traits. There are fewer sick days, high staff morale and increased productivity.
The same also applies when there is negativity in the workplace, then generally there will be more absenteeism, unhappy staff and low productivity.
Leaders subsequently serve as the barometer of an organisation.
The Wellness Designs Leaders training is therefore a key first step on your journey to fostering a healthy and thriving workplace.