Why put employee wellbeing at the heart of your business?

Every job is a service; monetary exchange is the most familiar transfer of energy for this service; and hence why most people show up to work – but money alone is not enough. 

More businesses are becoming aware of the desire and need for employee wellbeing initiatives. It makes working at a business more attractive if their internal culture encourages wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance. Oriana Williams, Reputation Lawyer at Harbottle & Lewis:

“I was particularly attracted to the prospect of working at Harbottle as they have an exceptional reputation in the market for their focus the wellbeing of their employees. They clearly invest in wellbeing programs like exercise, mental wellbeing and work/life balance and this is a rarity in the legal world.”

Employee retention and productivity are key to a business growing and succeeding – this is where the managerial role plays an important part in creating a positive work environment. 

“Management is the most noble of professions if it is practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow, take responsibility and be recognised for achievement, and contribute to the success of a team.” Clayton M. Christensen 

Somercecil’s corporate wellbeing treks provide a solution to the overriding lack of wellbeing initiatives in business, as identified by Welbot - we need “more connection between colleagues, better sentiment from employees towards the organisation, and happier, more productive employees.”

The impact that this experience had on a lawyer at Harbottle & Lewis:

“In these odd and sometimes isolating times it was so brilliant to see people face-to-face, catch up with good friends, get to know new ones, have a total change of scenery and enjoy delicious food. It has brought back the H&L feel good factor!!”

Businesses are recognising the importance of investing energy through time and money into their wellbeing programmes for those all important end of year targets and year-on-year growth stats . This win-win relationship leads to a happier, healthier, more successful work environment. 

Somercecil offers a Wellbeing 2.0 initiative for businesses looking to level up their wellbeing programmes by creating connecting, treks and retreat day experiences to get employees ‘out of the office’, back to nature and connected to different people within the company. We offer a preventative and healing approach to mental health which ultimately leads to enhanced performance and workplace morale.