THRIVE: Purpose, Passion, Performance Reflective guide

THRIVE@work for Leaders Implementing a wellbeing culture

As a leader, you can implement well-being activities even without organisational changes. Spend some time talking to your team about what changes could be made, and what change they would like to see. Here are some practical ideas that you can implement to enhance team wellbeing: Foster a positive work environment • Hold weekly or bi-weekly meetings and personal check-ins to discuss workload, challenges, and wellbeing. • Create a culture of inclusion, encourage team members to speak up and bring their whole self to work and build a culture where failure is seen as a learning opportunity. • Encourage open communication and a safe space for feedback without fear of negative repercussions. • Measure outputs rather than inputs and encourage team members to focus on high value activities. • Cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel valued and appreciated. Encourage social connections Strong social connections can boost morale and job satisfaction. Consider using these approaches: • Create opportunities for employees to build relationships through purposeful projects and social events.

• Organise teambuilding activities that help the team connect and work together. • Celebrate team and individual successes, achievements and milestones together.

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