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Did you know July is Social Wellness Month? And just like the other 7 factors in wellness (emotional, physical, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial), it can play a part in employee engagement and productivity. Studies show that companies that implement wellness programs see a 37% decrease in absenteeism, and employees that feel their employers are engaged in their wellness are 85% more likely to stay at their company.

This month's newsletter focuses on wellbeing in the workplace and how you can adopt strategies for a better supported, more productive workforce.

Spotlight: The Importance of Social Wellbeing in the Workplace, Benefits of Employee Mental Health Programs, and More...

⭐️ The Importance of Social Wellbeing in the Workplace

New to social wellbeing in the workplace? Get the full rundown on what social wellbeing is and where it plays its part in corporate sustainability. 

⭐️ Benefits of Employee Mental Health Programs and How to Measure Their Impact

Not only is social wellbeing important, it plays a direct part on overall mental health. Check out this latest article from Lanteria on how implement and measure the impact of a workplace mental health program.

⭐️ 20 Fun Social Wellness Activities for the Workplace

Need some ideas for social wellness activities? Vantage Fit has 20 that are a great start for varying levels of social speeds - everything from meditation to sharing circles, this list has you covered!

⭐️ The Silent ‘I’ In Team Finding Workplace Wellness Solutions Geared to Introverts

Not everyone is a social butterfly, so how does one create team social wellness without stepping on the boundaries of those who may find it stressful to be in team situations? This article is a great resource to help find balance in your wellness strategies.

Podcasts: The Business Case for Wellbeing, Looking Out for Your Colleagues, and More...

 

⭐️ The Business Case for Wellbeing: Top 7 Reasons to Have a Wellness Program

Join Emer Hinphery, Managing Partner at Think People, for a conversation on how data analysis has linked productive workplaces with positive mental wellbeing, and asks the question - why aren't more companies running wellness programs?

⭐️ Workplace Wellbeing: Looking Out For Your Colleagues

This podcast features trainers from Charlie Waller, Penny Aspinall and Andy Caress, as they discuss reasons why many people feel that support from colleagues is the most effective way to protect wellbeing at work and how to proactively support colleagues using four simple steps.

⭐️ Speaking of Psychology: The Psychologically Balanced Workplace

From the Americal Psychological Association's Speaking of Psychology Podcast, join David Ballard, PsyD and leader of the APA Office of Applied Psychology, and Bryce Veon, as they discuss how a work environment that is psychologically healthy is one that focuses on employees' health and well-being and the bottom line.

Webinars: Become an Emotionally Intelligent Organization, and Cultivating Social Wellbeing

 

⭐️ Stop Scratching the Surface with Mental Health - Become an Emotionally Intelligent Organization

Led by Dr. Mike Mousseau, National Practice Leader for Wellbeing at Gallagher, this session explores offering more than just benefit programs, but creating a culture where leadership understands the roles and responsibilities they play when it comes to supporting the mental health of their people.

⭐️ Cultivating Social Wellbeing in the Workplace: Strategies for Success

Join Dr. Cristen Dalessandro and Daniel Patterson of the O.C. Tanner Institute as they share research on the current state of wellbeing in the workplace, how leadership, belonging, and integrated recognition can amplify employee wellbeing, and practical strategies for turning everyday connections into experiences that elevate welbeing.

Report: Employee Wellness Industry Trends 2024

⭐️ 2024 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report

In this seventh annual report from Wellable, see a detailed analysis of investment trends, key factors influencing decision-making, and criteria used by organizations to evaluate wellness vendors. This year’s edition features a dedicated section on best practices for wellness programs, providing practical, actionable strategies, including employee social wellness! 

Employee social wellness isn't something we should only think about one month out of the year. It's something that should be fostered as a part of corporate culture to ensure we're creating employees (and a business) that thrives. HR management software like Lanteria HR can provide tools for supporting managers with employee 1:1s, post announcements regarding company social events, as well as send surveys to measure data on engagement, satisfaction and more.

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Have a great month.

From,

Andrew Swiler, CEO of Lanteria.