How to Support Employee Wellbeing & Why its Important

Supporting Employee Wellbeing

As a business owner or HR leader, it’s easy to get caught up in policies, processes, and performance targets. Unfortunately, employee wellbeing can sometimes be a lower priority. But at the heart of every successful business is a team of people – and when those people feel supported and valued, everything else tends to fall into place.

With 1 in 5 UK workers experiencing burnout and nearly 60% of employees saying wellbeing support affects their decision to stay in a role, creating a workplace that prioritises wellbeing isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s a business essential.

Why does employee wellbeing matter for my business?

Supporting health and wellbeing at work isn’t just about ticking a box. It can lead to:

• Improved productivity – Healthy employees are 20% more productive
• Reduced absence – Stress-related absence now accounts for 76% of long-term sick leave
• Better retention – 81% of employees say they’re more likely to stay with an employer who supports their wellbeing

The message is clear: invest in your people, and they’ll invest back.

Building a sustainable, inclusive, and safe work environment

Want to support your employees more effectively? Here’s where to start:

* Listen first

Make time for regular, meaningful check-ins. Ask your team what they need, what’s working,
and where improvements can be made. Don’t assume – ask.

* Create clear boundaries

Encourage healthy work-life balance by respecting hours, discouraging out-of-hours emails,
and modelling good behaviour from the top down.

* Promote inclusivity

Foster a culture where everyone feels heard, seen, and safe to be themselves. Update your
policies to reflect DEI values and offer training where needed.

* Make flexibility the norm

Whether it’s hybrid working, adjusted hours, or more autonomy, flexible work is now an
expectation – not a perk.

* Support mental health

Offer access to mental health resources, signpost support, and train managers to spot the
signs of stress or burnout early.

How to spot (and reduce) burnout

Burnout is more than just being tired – it’s a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. Watch for:

• Reduced motivation or performance
• Increased absence or lateness
• Emotional detachment or irritability
• Complaints of overwhelm or fatigue

Tips to reduce burnout:

• Review workloads regularly – are expectations realistic?
• Encourage breaks and proper use of holiday allowance
• Offer regular 1-to-1s for support and goal setting
• Recognise and reward achievements – even small wins

Final thoughts: Employee Wellbeing, your people are your power

The best workplaces don’t just focus on performance – they invest in people. By building a sustainable, inclusive, and health-focused culture, you don’t just reduce sick days or staff turnover – you build a business that people are proud to be part of.

At Amica HR, we work with business owners and HR teams in Lincoln and London areas to build people strategies that put wellbeing front and centre. Whether you need support developing policies, training managers, or supporting individual employees, we’re here to help.

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