From well-being to outperforming: how to up your game

Abstract

Purpose

To provide thought-provoking rationale and requirements for creating a culture of wellbeing that is sustainable and impactful, one that can benefit both employees and the organisation as a whole, driving both engagement and performance.

Design/methodology/approach

Research in the areas of psycho-biology of stress and resilience, organisational psychology, neurosciences, behavioural economics. Evaluation of reports and case studies.

Findings

Promoting wellbeing at work can create sustainable and impactful value when it’s engrained in the culture of the organisation. This requires top-team ownership, a bold and business relevant wellbeing strategy, a holistic approach, and coherence with HR and management practices.

Originality/value

The bio-psychological response model for wellbeing interventions has been developed by the author.

Citation

Brangold, S. (2018), "From well-being to outperforming: how to up your game", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 66-71. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-01-2018-0008