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Creating a healthy workplace culture can increase productivity, a 2019 study by The University of Oxford showed that a happy employee is 13% more productive. Investing in the promotion of good workplace wellbeing supports and engages employees.

There is no singular definition of wellbeing however the Waddell and Burton suggest that it is “the subjective state of healthy, happy, contented, comfortable and satisfied with ones quality of life. It includes physical, material, social, emotional (‘happiness’) and development and activity dimensions.” Due to the subjective nature of wellbeing a one size fits all approach is not necessarily going to be as effective as person-centred support.

The OECD measures for wellbeing include objective and subjective measures. Objective measures include income, physical, health, status, and educational resources. Subjective measures consider life perceptions and satisfaction. The categories and what they represent to individuals fluctuate based on life stages meaning that a state of good wellbeing is not permanent and will change based on a variety of factors.

Our employer hub provides tools and resources to help support the implementation of a meaningful and sustainable wellbeing strategy. Starting with the guide below, which will help you create a plan that will work for your organisation.

Guide to creating a Wellbeing Strategy

Three simple steps which any employer, large or small, can take to support their employees with their mental wellbeing. 

Wellbeing business practices

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Addressing stigma

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Useful information and resources

Podcast from LawCare: The Legal Mind

Listen in to LawCare's podcast series, with episodes on themes ranging from how to get better sleep, to tips for dealing with stress and uncertainty and the value of talking.

Supporting employees through hidden struggles: Why addiction awareness in the workplace matters

Steve McCann, Director of MCG Consulting, brings over 20 years of experience in the legal industry and professional development to open up the conversation on addiction in the workplace and what practical changes every business can make to ensure colleagues feel safe and supported. 

The business case for a wellbeing strategy

More law firms are talking about wellbeing but for many, it can be difficult to recognise the
benefits of a happy and healthy workforce. Here, Lockton set out the financial impact of poor
wellbeing, showing how investing in a comprehensive wellbeing strategy can foster a thriving
and profitable firm. 

Fit for Law - Online course

Fit for Law is a cross-jurisdictional free learning resource on emotional competence and professional resilience, developed for legal professionals in the UK and Ireland by The Open University and The University of Sheffield in collaboration with legal mental health charity LawCare.

Supporting mental health at work: Guide for people managers

Information, advice and templates to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental ill health.

Healthy Working Lives Scotland

Find out more about the resources, training, and support available to organisations to improve health within Scotland’s workplaces.

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