Employee well-being & health and safety

 

Employee well-being & health and safety



(The centre,2024)

 

 Employee well-being & health and safety plays a vital role in the modern world. Organization should not only focus on the common objectives & goals like Profitability, Productivity, CSR, Market Leader & many more. From the ancient period also, organizations focused on the employee health, safety& well-being.

Employer needed to give an attention on providing all medical & behavioral needs and make sure to have safe working environment. The employee needs work – life balance. If work-life is not being balanced, this may cause health issues with them. Mentally they might get stressed & physically weak.

Nowadays, sexual harassment & bullying is a highlighted topic in industries. Majority of new employees are facing this problem. These kinds of incidents should be avoided & completely stopped. Companies must ensure the employees are safe, healthy, satisfied and engaged with their work.

More the invested in employee health, safety & well-being, the result will be unexpected for the company.

 

 

 

What is employee wellbeing?

Employee wellbeing refers to a professional’s holistic state of mental, emotional, and physical health. According to Gallup researchers, employee wellbeing includes five core components: 

  • Career wellbeing. The satisfaction people feel with work responsibilities and how they spend their time at work every day.   
  • Social wellbeing. Engaging in healthy, meaningful relationships with friends and family.
  • Financial wellbeing. Being able to manage personal finances successfully. 
  • Physical wellbeing. Having health and energy for basic functioning and accomplishing tasks.  
  • Community wellbeing. Having a connection with others and feeling a sense of belonging in the place you live.

 

What are the advantages of employee health and wellbeing?

Wellbeing can support mental stamina, emotional intelligence, and resilience—three soft skills necessary for productivity, creativity, and efficiency. Thus, employee wellbeing is the bedrock of high-performance work, a thriving workforce, and a successful business. Employee wellbeing largely contributes to:

(HiBob,2024)

WHAT IS EMPLOYEE SAFETY?

 


Employees have a legal right to be safe at work. An employer must ensure that the workplace is free from as many hazards as possible. Some hazards cannot be completely eliminated, in which case every precaution should be taken to reduce the chances of injury.

Employee safety involves the following:

  • Adequate and ongoing safety training
  • Machinery that is well maintained and has adequate protective guards
  • Being provided with the required safety gear
  • Protection from toxic chemicals
  • The ability to report any injury

 

Employers have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of employees in the workplace. They set the protocols and make sure the workplace is in compliance with standards.

However, regardless of how many risks and hazards employers minimize, accidents will continue to happen if workers don’t take responsibility for their actions.

(Slice,2018)

 


 


(NT WorkSafe,2018)

 

Reference

 

HiBob (2024) Employee well-being, HiBob.com (Online) Available from https://www.hibob.com/hr-glossary/employee-wellbeing/ (Accessed on 05/04/2024)

NT WorkSafe (2018) 7 simple steps to manage work health and safety (Vedio). Available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSfC4t4u5tI (Accessed on 06/04/2024)

Slice (2018) Health and Safety of Employees in The Workplace: Teamwork, Slice.com (Online) Available From https://blog.sliceproducts.com/blog/health-and-safety-of-employees-in-the-workplace  (Accessed on 06/04/2024)

The centre (2024) Employee well-being & health and safety (Image). Available from https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/whs/ (Accessed on 05/04/2024)

Comments

  1. Arundathi Egodawatte7 April 2024 at 04:57

    Correctly said. Recognizing the need of work-life balance is also critical, since ignoring it may have major health issues for employees, both mentally and physically.

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  2. Nabeel Yakoob8 April 2024 at 12:11

    Yes indeed

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  3. Dilshad8 April 2024 at 22:13

    Yes, Important Note , Most countries have Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations that organizations must comply with. Failure to do so can result in hefty fines and even criminal charges

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    1. Nabeel Yakoob11 April 2024 at 11:08

      Safety and Health, well- being is a must for an organization.

      Delete
  4. Satchithanantham Sathiya9 April 2024 at 00:28

    Good Article . The majority of organizations in today's world are ISO 45001 certified. It is evident that organizations prioritize the health and safety of their workforce.

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  5. Nabeel Yakoob11 April 2024 at 11:10

    Yes, Satya Certified organizations are can be an evidence to a great working environment.

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  6. Rizan Hussain12 April 2024 at 13:05

    Employee well-being, health, and safety are integral components of a sustainable and thriving workplace. Organizations that prioritize these aspects not only foster a positive work environment but also enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. Good article

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    1. Nabeel Yakoob16 April 2024 at 09:19

      If it there is a positive employee well-being, health and safety in an organization, can get positive results on employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention etc.

      Delete
  7. Prabodha Madhushan13 April 2024 at 10:17

    Employee well-being and health and safety are all about making sure that workers are happy, healthy, and safe at their jobs. This includes things like providing a safe work environment, offering support for physical and mental health, and promoting a good work-life balance. When companies prioritize employee well-being and health and safety, it can lead to happier and more productive employees, fewer accidents or injuries, and a better overall work environment. In simple terms, it's about taking care of the people who make the company run smoothly.

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  8. Nabeel Yakoob16 April 2024 at 09:23

    Thank you prabodha, as the organization look after the employees on safety, health and well-being side very well, the results will positive & great.

    ReplyDelete

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