What is wellbeing?
This article appeared in the Courier Mail on Saturday 10th May 2008

This is the way I like to explain wellbeing. “We experience a sense of wellbeing when everything we think, feel and do is in balance and functioning as a single force. Wellbeing provides a sense of calm alertness, energy and vitality that should be a part of the normal daily functions of your mental, physical and emotional state. Wellbeing is enhanced by the use of stress resilient techniques, regular exercise and healthy eating habits while ensuring the balance between your work and personal lives is continually maintained.”

Corporate wellbeing and personal wellbeing are separate however, they do have a very strong impact on each other when they are linked by two willing parties i.e. the employer and employee.

There needs to be a willingness by the employer to take the step of providing options that stimulate wellbeing for their employees while employees need to recognise the benefits being provided and willingly participate. It has great health benefits for both as well as it being enjoyable and sometimes social.

The participation rate is a very important factor in the success of any wellbeing programme. 
There are some great companies that offer all manner of interesting options to their employees to engage in and they are readily acted upon. There are also companies that try to stimulate interest with next to nil response. It can occasionally be a hard road to get people motivated but they normally respond more positively when it is of personal interest.

When you have employers and employees working together for the greater good of each other you have a truly remarkable working environment that promotes staff retention and attraction, productivity and profit. It is a happier and more pleasant place to be.