As an organization, we are particular about performance, as much as we are keen on their well-being. While we have incentives and perks for high-performing staff, we would like to have a holistic approach that doesn’t obsess over performance alone—not at the cost of their mental and physical health. How do we balance both from an incentive perspective?
Sincerely,
Confused HR
Dear Confused HR,
Managing workplace well-being, mental and emotional health and stress management while not letting business fall is a priority for leaders.
To start with, organizational leaders need to know that performance, in general, reflects mental health and well-being. That is, the more productive you are, the better you feel. It is scientifically proven too.
Here are a few ways to lead the way in wellness through performance:
Organize 1:1s and check-ins
In the hybrid work model world, many employees tend to feel an acute sense of isolation and loneliness. Organizations can conduct 1:1s and weekly check-ins that should include conversations around the employee’s career, goals, and overall engagement with the workplace. Discussions on questions like how are they doing during these difficult times? Are they taking care of themselves and their teams?
Plan rewards and recognition
It is essential to acknowledge and reward high-performing employees to reinforce a sense of belonging and purposefulness in them
Offer proper feedback
Positive feedback encourages an employee’s sense of belongingness, relatedness, and competence, thus improving their overall well-being. Team leaders should make it a point to review and discuss their employees’ work regularly, suggest inputs, and have them implemented.
Allocate based on the employee’s skills
Diverse employees possess varied skills. Thus, work should be assigned to them based on their skill sets. In this way, stress and performance pressure risks can be avoided.
Establish Learning and Development for upskilling
Learning is a never-ending process. So, organizations should establish a learning and development roadmap for upskilling employees at all hierarchical levels.
Besides, here is something you might want to read to know better:
https://avtarcc.com/diversity-digest/dei-leaders/reassessing-the-reward-systems/
It is commendable that you have prioritized this balance. Kudos and best wishes.
