Top tips to make the workplace more positive
THE most wonderful time of the year? Rising bills, dark nights and the pressure of Christmas preparation can make these months a tough, especially while working long hours too.
That’s why this week has been designated ‘World Wellbeing and Work Week’.
It’s a chance to reflect on what makes a healthy workplace and the small changes you can bring to your firm.
Wellbeing doesn’t have to mean pricey spa treatments or expensive fitness apps.
A good wellbeing policy will improve productivity, staff morale and decrease work-related stress.
Here are five easy wellbeing fixes to make your workplace a calmer and more positive place to be.
1. Eat Well
Encourage your works canteen to offer healthy choices.
Try a meat free Monday or regular vegan option, so more people are introduced to eating well at work.
2. Stand for attention
Standing desks can help alleviate back pain while exercise balls instead of seats build core muscle strength.
You don’t need to use them all the time but see if your firm will offer them for staff to try.
3. The Flex Effect
All employees have a life outside of work, sometimes that can be unpredictable.
Offering staff flexible hours or the right to WFH eases stress and builds company loyalty.
4. Coach to Care
Coaching is a powerful tool to help staff to problem solve, destress and unlock their potential.
Done right, it can benefit the whole organisation too. See if your company can offer coaching as part of its HR and Development policy.
5. Cash is King
Financial wellbeing has never been more important, so see if your company can provide a profit share scheme for all employees, not just those in bonus-related jobs such as sales.
It builds staff camaraderie and promotes teamwork, as well as helping employees feel valued and appreciated.
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Want a job which prioritises wellbeing? Here are three firms making a world of difference.
Team Lead Machine Learning Fairness, ByteDance, London
Tik Tok parent company ByteDance offers a huge range of wellbeing perks including life insurance, casual dress, flexible working and stock options.
The Job: As at TikTok, you’ll build and guide a team of talents to pursue excellence in machine learning fairness and related areas.
What You’ll Do: In addition to leading technical breakthroughs and conducting cutting-edge research in machine learning fairness and related fields, you’ll also drive the implementation of new technologies to deliver results aligned with products and be responsible for collaborating with business teams globally in a fast paced environment.
You’ll Need: An MS or above degree in computer science or related fields, with five years of in-depth experience in machine learning, and ideally two years of experience in machine learning fairness or related areas.
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Client Engagement Manager, eClerx, London
Lauded for its life/work balance, eClerx also offers performance bonuses, health insurance and a fully stocked kitchen at work.
The Job: The (CEM) is the senior point of contact for all aspects of a client’s relationship with eClerx.
What You’ll Do: You’ll help clients achieve their goals by leading the development and delivery of innovative proposals, combining domain expertise, change and production capability, and automation services.
You’ll also manage and grow the portfolio of services, and manage project proposals, timelines and build a plan to integrate eClerx services with client goals.
You’ll Need: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business or finance, excellent problem-solving skills, client facing skills, business development experience and commercial acumen. Product or business development experience at a fintech or services provider is a plus.
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Field Sales Representative, Virgin Media, Stevenage
As well as saving stacks on your TV, phone and broadband deals, access to wellbeing packages including Unmind and Bupa’s Healthy Minds are standard at Virgin Media.
The Job: Working door-to-door, the is the face of Virgin Media’s trusted fibre, TV, mobile and phone products and services for potential customers.
What You’ll Do: In this role, you’ll spend around 80% of your time going door-to-door, speaking with potential customers to provide relevant information about current and new products.
The other 20% of the time you’ll be making calls from your car, talking to existing customers.
You’ll Need: A UK manual driving licence with a maximum of eight points, the ability to overcome rejections from customers and influence them round to your way of thinking, and the desire to be part of a fast-paced, progressive, and leading telco organisation.
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