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The value in and importance of employee engagement and well-being came to the top of the HR agenda last year; with HR teams focussed on supporting staff in an way they could to ensure they retained an engaged and motivated workforce throughout a period of stress and uncertainty. No one could have anticipated the changes to the workplace that have taken place or the many challenges that have been experienced. The move to remote working has lasted far longer than originally expected and it looks like it’s here to stay; in hybrid form with office working at the very least. A take away from all the change is that the multitude programmes for employee well being were placed under the microscope and then dissected to establish if they’re doing their job. And, without a doubt, technology came to the forefront. A lot of employees are engaged at a very emotional level and feel an instinctive commitment to their employer. This emotion drives behaviour and engaged employees frequently exhibit elevated levels of enthusiasm for and dedication to the business. There’s little doubt that engaged employees can produce beneficial outcomes. Initiatives to support well-being can be met with enthusiasm simply because the
