Maximizing Employee Satisfaction Through Wellness Initiatives

Abstract

Ensuring the satisfaction of the employees means ensuring the success of the organization and the reduction of the turnover rate and occupational health and wellness programs are integral to this action. In this article, it focuses on ways about how to enhance employee satisfaction especially through health improvement programs. It discusses and analyses aspects of organizational wellness Fix and flex-Time arrangements for mental Health, Physical Health Fitness programs for prevention and treatment, and dietary/nutrition programs with the intention of establishing the effects of wellness on the employees’ contentment and well-being. It stresses on a more comprehensive strategic approach which will enhance the wellness programmes and also promote the company culture to fit employees’ needs. Some examples of the potential organizational gains that a wellness program can bring in such areas as productivity, absenteeism, and employee morale are explained and illustrated through tangible examples of organizational wellness program success stories. The article also looks at some of the issues that might arise and which include cost, engagement, and how to determine the effectiveness of wellness programs. Solutions to these challenges such as communication, constructive employee engagement and evaluation are discussed below. Through pro-actively ensuring high levels of psychological capital, organizational management can ensure high level of job satisfaction among the employees. This in turn enhances health of individual as well as others, thereby advancing organizational performance and breaking the cycle of dis engagement and low productivity.