In today's workforce, finding efficient ways to communicate, identify individual employee needs, and establish a low-stress culture can leave leadership's heads spinning. But employees are increasingly voicing their needs when it comes to well-being in the workplace, and savvy leadership teams should listen up in an effort to strengthen their company culture.
Roughly 70% of both Gen Z and millennials are experiencing workplace stress, according to the American Physiological Association. Zippia reports that
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It takes more than just a quarterly survey to give HR and leadership what they need to enhance employee wellness, according to Carla Yudhishthu, chief people officer at HR compliance company Mineral. Surveys are a good resource, but connecting with employees through direct communication, letting them steer conversations and meeting their unique needs with benefits and perks are all part of a successful mission to building a culture around well-being, she says.
When it comes to best engagement and communication practices, Yudhishthu shares some thoughts on what types of leadership styles she has seen succeed.