Fruit and yoga should not just be ticks on a checklist in well-being policy
It is crucial that well-being policy is approached holistically, with fruit and yoga being just a part of a broader culture of well-being and care for employees.
by Kathleen Vangronsvelt, PhD
| May 10, 2024
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Well-being at work is seen as a dynamic continuum. Throughout our careers, we oscillate between peak moments, where we feel at our best and deliver optimal performance, and lows, where even small tasks can seem overwhelming and our well-being can be compromised. Organizations strive to minimize or even prevent these low periods. Therefore, they undertake initiatives to promote the growth and well-being of their employees.
Offering a fruit basket? Certainly. A colleague taking over the cafeteria for an hour in yoga attire? Absolutely. A ping-pong table in the basement? Yes, even triple-checked.
If amenities such as fruit and fitness initiatives are part of a broader narrative where employees receive the implicit signal that they are seen and appreciated, then they have profound meaning.
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Kathleen Vangronsvelt, expert welzijnsbeleid
Kathleen Vangronsvelt, a professor of HR and organizational management, explains, "If these amenities, like fruit and fitness initiatives, are part of a broader narrative where employees receive the implicit signal that they are seen and appreciated, then they have profound meaning." However, if these initiatives only serve to check off a list, then that is not enough.
So, it's not just the presence of these amenities that matters, but also the context in which they are offered. It's about employees feeling valued and these initiatives contributing to a culture of well-being and engagement within the organization.
Do you want your well-being initiatives to deliver the desired results and ensure the overall picture is right? Then sign up for the free webinar "Well-being Policy is More Than Fruit and Yoga" on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
