35. The wealth of business
depends on
the health of workers.
âMore people than
ever are being paid to
think, instead of just
doing routine tasks.â
AUTHOR DAVID ROCK,
YOUR BRAIN AT WORK
IBM CEO SURVEY 2013
âLeadership traits
most needed today:
collaborative,
communicative,
creative, flexible.â
36. GALLUP RESEARCHER AND AUTHOR TOM RATH
WORKPLACE WELLBEING | WHY WELLBEING?
âThe most successful organizations are now turning their attention to employee wellbeing as a way to gain emotional, financial and competitive advantage.â
48. GALLUP RESEARCHER AND AUTHOR TOM RATH
âResearch shows there is only
one experience in life that
increases happiness over a long
time. Itâs not money, above a
base survival amount, nor
marriage or having kids.
The one thing that makes people
happy is the quality + quantity
of their social connections.â
56. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING
Workplace Wellbeing Goal
Creating and sustaining a healthy physical and mental state over time in a supportive physical and social environment
57. PALETTE OF
POSTURE
A range of solutions that encourages people to sit, stand and move, with support for whatever technology they choose to use
PALETTE OF PRESENCE
A range of physical and virtual experiences within the workplace, each designed to augment human interaction
PALETTE OF
PLACE
An ecosystem of interrelated zones and settings that provides a range of spaces for various modes of work
WORKPLACE WELLBEING | DESIGNING FOR WELLBEING
WHAT IS VALUED?
Choice + Control: the new status symbol
67. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | THE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
Mindfulness
FULLY ENGAGED
â˘Being focused and immersed in the present
â˘Inhibiting external and internal distractions
68. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | THE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
Authenticity
REALLY YOURSELF
â˘Building friendships and trusting relationships with co-workers
â˘Being able to express your ideas and values
â˘Seeing situations through your own and othersâ eyes
69. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | THE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
Belonging
CONNECTED TO OTHERS
â˘Having social connections with co-workers
â˘Feeling connected to the organizationâs purpose, brand, culture
â˘Enjoying a sense of community
70. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | THE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
â˘Being on a quest for discovery
â˘Exploring new ideas
â˘Seeing the big picture
â˘Engaging others
â˘Taking risks
â˘Open to change
Optimism
FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
71. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | THE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
Meaning A SENSE OF PURPOSE
â˘Understand how you contribute to the organization
â˘See your impact
â˘Align with others on goals and strategies
â˘Apply your strengths
72. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | THE SIX DIMENSIONS OF WELLBEING
Vitality GET UP AND GO
â˘Moving often during the workday
â˘Changing postures
â˘Eating healthy
â˘Accessing daylight and fresh air
â˘Choosing places to work that âfeel goodâ
â˘Exercising
73. WORKPLACE WELLBEING | CONCLUSION
âCreating places that provide for the wellbeing of people at work is critical for success. Itâs that simple. And that powerful.â
JIM HACKETT, FORMER CEO, STEELCASE INC.
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