| | November 2021MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM8In MyOpinionI've spent more than 35 years as a global benefits and well-being leader, managing programs across various industries and geographies, and one thing remains consistent across the diverse populations I've had the pleasure of working with:When employers focus on well-being, everyone benefits -- not only employees, but also their families and the companies they work for. Well-being is a people-first strategy. When well-being is embedded into your organization, it shows employees that they are your number one asset and gives them permission to prioritize themselves and their families. More than ever, employees are experiencing high levels of stress and burnout, and every employer is searching for a solution to help employees maintain better mental health and well-being. In fact, according to a recent Microsoft study, 40 percent of global employees are considering quitting their jobs, and one of the top reasons is burnout. Many organizations will look to their benefits team to implement new benefits, well-being and perks programs, but they've already missed an important opportunity. Organizations shouldn't wait until employees are burnt out to make well-being a priority. Just as organizations promote preventive healthcare services, they should provide employees with the resources they need to take preventive measures to protect all areas of their well-being -- physical, emotional, financial, social, intellectual and environmental. To do this, employers must make well-being a core component of their culture. Well-being has the power to transform your culture by giving employees the tools they need to manage their stress, build community, discover their purpose and bring their best selves to everything they do -- both personally and professionally. Research has consistently demonstrated that productivity, customer loyalty and organizational performance increase when employees are healthy and happy. Ultimately, a strong By Bernie Knobbe, Head of Global Benefits and Well-being, AECOMTRANSFORMING YOUR CULTURE THROUGH WELL-BEINGBernie Knobbe
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