Article - 100% productivity is a myth that risks hindering instead of helping wellbeing
Started by Amanda Opie
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Amanda Opie
Is 100% productivity a myth – and could aiming for it actually harm wellbeing?
New research from Fruitful Insights and Legal & General Group Protection reveals that striving for perfect productivity might do more harm than good. The data highlights that employees with low wellbeing and commitment can experience productivity losses more than twice those of their highly engaged counterparts. In fact, for those with low support, the cost to productivity per employee can be as high as £10,500 annually.
This research underscores the need to go beyond job satisfaction and focus on the real drivers of wellbeing – factors like support, feeling valued, and proper skills utilisation. By creating a culture that prioritises these drivers, organisations could boost productivity by up to £34 billion across the UK.
At MHScot, we 100% agree. To achieve sustainable success, it’s crucial to focus on wellbeing and cultural health, not just numbers.
What’s your take – is it time for organisations to rethink what productivity really means?
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350 points
Amanda Opie
Is 100% productivity a myth – and could aiming for it actually harm wellbeing?
New research from Fruitful Insights and Legal & General Group Protection reveals that striving for perfect productivity might do more harm than good. The data highlights that employees with low wellbeing and commitment can experience productivity losses more than twice those of their highly engaged counterparts. In fact, for those with low support, the cost to productivity per employee can be as high as £10,500 annually.
This research underscores the need to go beyond job satisfaction and focus on the real drivers of wellbeing – factors like support, feeling valued, and proper skills utilisation. By creating a culture that prioritises these drivers, organisations could boost productivity by up to £34 billion across the UK.
At MHScot, we 100% agree. To achieve sustainable success, it’s crucial to focus on wellbeing and cultural health, not just numbers.
What’s your take – is it time for organisations to rethink what productivity really means?
Read the full article from theHRDIRECTOR:
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