The Importance of Wellbeing in Modern Business
CTW Events and Aum Wellbeing, a leading UK-based wellbeing provider, took centre stage at Microsoft’s European Fabrics Conference last week, sharing valuable insights into the importance of employee wellbeing in modern business.
Austin Eaton, Head of Marketing for CTW Events Europe and UK, alongside Maria Memet, Founder of Aum Wellbeing, led an engaging, hour-long presentation. They highlighted the staggering impact that wellbeing has on productivity, with reports showing that poor mental health and absenteeism cost U.S. businesses over $210 billion annually and globally, this figure reaches a staggering $1 trillion.
The Role of Business in Employee Wellbeing
To truly support employee wellbeing, businesses must be fully engaged and committed to incorporating employee wellbeing programs or EAP (employee assistance programs).
A 2022 Deloitte study revealed that for every £1 invested in employee well-being programs, companies could expect a return of £5.3. This underlines the incredible benefits of implementing comprehensive wellness initiatives.
Presentation Solution: A Holistic Approach to Employee Wellbeing
The presentation by CTW Events and Aum Wellbeing emphasised the need for a holistic approach to employee wellness, not solely meeting 1 or 2 elements as many programs currently do, but addressing eight key dimensions:
- Occupational
- Spiritual
- Environmental
- Emotional
- Financial
- Social
- Physical
- Intellectual
By tackling these areas, businesses can create a more supportive and productive environment for employees.
Growing Need for Wellbeing Programs
Feedback from attendees made it clear that there is a growing demand for robust wellbeing programs. Austin Eaton shared, “The response we received after the presentation reaffirmed the necessity for effective employee well-being programs. Initiatives like CTW Events’ hygiene kit builds and Aum Wellbeing’s holistic programs not only improve wellbeing but also boost productivity, and also the general day to day environment for businesses.”
Aum Wellbeing Fostering Genuine Engagement
Unlike traditional top-down wellness programs, which often feel like mere checkbox exercises, Aum Wellbeing advocates for a bottom-up strategy. This approach fosters genuine engagement and empowers employees to take an active role in their well-being journey, ensuring programs resonate more deeply and deliver better results.
Join CTW Events to Support Employee Wellbeing
As a global leader in event management and wellbeing initiatives, CTW Events invites organisations ready to make a real impact to connect with them. By participating in high-energy, meaningful team-building events, businesses can significantly uplift employee engagement and foster a more connected and profitable business.