We are, in fact, increasingly far removed from the origin of the word “work,” derived from “tripaliare,” which meant to torture with the tripalium, an instrument of torture.
Today, the question is no longer whether workplace wellbeing should be promoted; fortunately, that has most often become self-evident. People no longer go to work with the same mindset as our grandparents: they need to find meaning and interest in it.
A fulfilled workforce will necessarily be more efficient, but above all, it will project a positive image of the company it works for, which is essential in today’s competitive environment.
By 2020, there is no longer any doubt that when workplace quality of life is put front and centre, the employees of a company, regardless of its size, are far more effective.
The link between performance and wellbeing no longer needs to be proved; one only has to look at absenteeism figures or staff turnover in companies working on these issues to be convinced.
Indeed, it is obvious that an employee who is recognised at every level of the hierarchy will find meaning in work, and meaning translates into greater commitment than that of a colleague who comes only to earn a living.
A sales department will inevitably deliver better results if the employees who make it up are fulfilled and happy to come to work.
The motivation to work in step with management, especially in operational teams, is more than essential to a company’s success.
In our time, many magazines and professional blogs focus on the image projected by companies.
Today, and perhaps even more so in the wake of the health crisis, it is important to project a dynamic, caring image. This will inevitably have an impact on customers and, in view of the economic crisis looming ahead, it is preferable that this impact be positive.
Indeed, it would be inconceivable not to develop remote work when it is possible; nor to fail to adopt a policy that is favourable to employees in terms of eco-responsibility or a range of social benefits.
It is also important to remember that beyond the necessary appeal to an increasingly demanding customer base, it is equally important to attract talent. Today, talent is increasingly selective when joining a company, and if we want them to take part in a collective endeavour, we must know how to make them want to do so.
Putting in place a genuine workplace quality-of-life policy, aimed at combating potential psychosocial risks, will attract the best employees, who will be able to steer the company in the right direction.
A company’s Human Resources and management policy is essential today. Beyond competition, which has become ever more intense under globalisation, we must not lose sight of the fact that individual entrepreneurship is attracting more and more people, especially younger generations.
So if we want to attract the most high-performing employees, let us do everything possible to ensure their fulfilment.
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