Striking the right balance between productivity and well-being is essential for the long-term success of any organisation. Often perceived as conflicting aspirations, it’s time to shift our perspective and embrace a new approach.
Productivity is not about squeezing every drop of effort; rather, it’s about working smarter. Well-being does not mean a lack of ambition but a focus on creating a positive environment for all. It’s time to change our perspective.
In today’s world, marked by psychosocial stress and fierce global competition, organisations must evolve. Shifting from “work harder and more” to “work smarter while caring for your people” is the key to survival and thriving.
By making this transition, you’ll find that you reduce non-value added work and tap into your employees’ full potential. They’ll come up with better ideas to create value for customers, leading to more value with less stress – a true win-win scenario.
Dimensions
Organisations that manage to achieve this ultimate objective, take a series of similar actions in their unique way. Here are 7 foundational practices that can help your organization achieve this balance effectively:
- Articulate your purpose
- Create focus
- Add ‘Simplification’ to your strategy
- Add ‘Transparency’ as a value
- Set-up a system for continuous improvement
- Assess your reward & recognition system
- Create a safe & positive environment
Assessment
To gauge your organisation, take our free assessment with 14 questions (2 questions for each of the 7 dimensions). Provide your contact details to receive your copy.
e-Book
For a more in-depth understanding of these dimensions and practical steps to get started, consider obtaining our e-book.
