The Aumla
Wellbeing Model:
A Holistic Approach
How to make the most out of your investment in Employee Wellbeing
Employee wellbeing is no longer a fringe benefit but a core business strategy. For HR professionals, nurturing a workforce's physical, mental, and social health isn't just about creating a happier workplace—it's about building a more productive, engaged, and loyal team. Let's dive into why HR professionals should care deeply about employee wellbeing and how addressing these three dimensions can transform an organization from the ground up.
The Three Dimensions of Employee Wellbeing
These three dimensions—physical, mental, and social health—are interconnected and collectively shape an employee's overall wellbeing. Ignoring one can undermine efforts in the others.
Physical Health: This encompasses the traditional aspects of health, including fitness, nutrition, and the absence of illness. Encouraging physical health can reduce absenteeism and increase energy and productivity.
Mental Health: Mental health involves emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being. It affects how employees think, feel, and behave in their work environment. Prioritizing mental health can reduce burnout, enhance creativity, and improve problem-solving abilities.
Social Health: Social health refers to the quality of relationships and social networks in the workplace. Strong social health promotes teamwork, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, which can lead to higher job satisfaction and retention.
The Overlap:
Individual, Team, and Organisation
Each dimension of wellbeing impacts not just the individual but also the team and the entire organisation.
Individual: When employees are physically fit, mentally resilient, and socially connected, they bring their best selves to work. They are more engaged, motivated, and capable of high performance.
Team: Teams thrive when members are healthy and balanced. Strong physical health reduces sick days, mental health boosts collaborative problem-solving, and social health enhances communication and trust.
Organisation: At the organisational level, wellbeing initiatives lead to a healthier culture, lower turnover rates, and improved reputation. Companies known for caring about their employees attract top talent and retain their best performers.
The Business Case for Wellbeing
Cost savings
Increased revenue
Quick Stats
83% of employees consider wellbeing to be just as important as salary according to Gympass’s 2022 Work-Life Wellness Report.
77% of employees are passively or actively disengaged at work according to the latest Gallup report.
An average productivity loss for a person experiencing workplace issues is around 30-40% according to Suntarbetsliv.
Engaged employees who are not thriving are 61% more likely to experience burnout versus those who are engaged and thriving according to Gallup.
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