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Bespoke Strategy

What Makes a Wellbeing Strategy Effective?

By: Jennifer Doheney

planning, strategizing, health, experience, skills

When you think of wellness or wellbeing, don't just think about movement and eating well. A meaningful workplace wellbeing strategy also considers how people work together, communicate, navigate change, manage stress, build trust, and develop the focus, purpose and practical human skills they need to do their work well.

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A Broader Understanding of Wellbeing

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Workplace wellbeing is shaped by the everyday experience of being part of an organization. It includes relationships, communication, connection, psychological safety, energy, focus and the ability to respond to change.

A thoughtful approach looks beyond a collection of wellness activities. It considers what will genuinely support people and strengthen the way the organization works together.

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Start With What Is Already There

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A good strategy begins by understanding the organization’s current situation. WELLOGA looks at the initiatives, benefits and workplace practices that have already been offered, along with what has been useful, what has not gained traction and what may no longer reflect employees’ needs.

Existing programs do not always need to be replaced. They may provide a strong foundation to build upon. The goal is to understand where there are opportunities to strengthen what is already working and fill meaningful gaps.

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Look for the Patterns

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Depending on the organization, WELLOGA may conduct confidential interviews with senior leaders who represent different organizational pillars and use questionnaires to gather additional insight. These conversations help reveal what people may need now and which soft-skill gaps may be appearing across teams.

Individual leaders, departments and comments are not identified in the final report. Instead, WELLOGA looks for recurring patterns across the organization, such as shared opportunities related to communication, trust, collaboration, stress or navigating change.

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Build a Direction for the Year Ahead

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These patterns inform a recommended 12-month wellbeing strategy. The strategy may include workshops, talks, classes, experiences, education, community-building ideas, workplace practices or other options that fit the organization’s findings.

WELLOGA may present more relevant possibilities than an organization ultimately chooses to purchase. This gives the organization room to consider its budget, employee interests and timing when selecting the right combination. The recommendations are shaped by the findings; they are not the strategy on their own.

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A Team-Focused Approach

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Wellbeing is experienced by individuals, but it is also shaped by relationships and the way people work together. WELLOGA’s approach supports employee participation and creates opportunities for people to communicate, connect, learn and contribute in ways that fit the organization’s context.

That context may include in-person, virtual or remote teams, as well as different roles, schedules and working styles. The aim is not to impose a standard set of activities, but to recommend practical ways to support the people and relationships that make up the organization.

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A Thoughtful Way Forward

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The process begins with an initial conversation about where the organization is now, what it has already tried and what it hopes to strengthen. From there, WELLOGA can recommend the most appropriate next step, whether that means building on existing efforts, exploring a focused experience or developing a broader strategy.

A good wellbeing strategy is proactive and tailored. It creates direction instead of a random collection of disconnected activities, while leaving room for the organization to shape the final approach around its people and priorities.

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