Over the past few years, more and more businesses have been spending their attention – and money – on promoting a higher standard of employee wellbeing. In the context of the pandemic and our recovery, it’s no surprise that employers are taking great care to make sure every employee feels confident and cared for.

At the same time, the recruitment industry continues to be in a period of significant change, with challenges like intensifying competition, the Great Resignation, and candidate shortages. Against this backdrop, is employee wellbeing a valuable way to invest your resources?

Read on to learn why effective employee wellbeing isn’t just part of being a responsible employer – it’s good for business, too.

EMPOWERING YOUR RECRUITERS TO BE AT THEIR BEST

At the most fundamental level, a strong commitment to employee wellbeing is good for employees. When you support their needs, at work and at home, your recruiters benefit from a healthy work/life balance where they can take care of all their responsibilities.

According to the Mental Health Foundation, 40% of employees feel they neglect other aspects of their lives because of work. This is a particularly big challenge when we’re all more connected than ever before – and it’s easier to answer a few emails out of hours.

In 2023, flexibility will continue to be key. The pandemic demonstrated that widespread remote working was very possible, removing the last excuse employers had to be inflexible. For recruitment businesses, offering flexible hours and work locations is a cost-effective way to demonstrate your care for your recruiters and willingness to adapt.

THE BUSINESS BENEFITS OF WORKPLACE WELLBEING

Crucially, our clients tell us that investing in workplace health isn’t just good for employees – it’s made a massive difference to the wellbeing of their businesses.

Of course, healthy recruiters with a good work/life balance are more engaged, motivated and productive. Gallup research shows that employees with better wellbeing also have better engagement. And this means great things for your bottom line.

In the short-term, employee wellbeing leads to reduced absences. For individual employees, a culture of care leads to increased retention. And as you continue to grow, you’ll see benefits to talent acquisition – Mind reports that employees are 60% more likely to recommend their employee when wellbeing initiatives are in place.

EMBEDDING EMPLOYEE WELLBEING EVERY DAY

In part, a healthy workplace starts with your culture and way of working. The more flexible and adaptable you can be, the more content – and confident – your recruiters will feel. And, as you’d expect from Juice, we think learning and development can play an important role in fostering this culture.

Our online learning platform is designed to be flexible, fitting seamlessly into your recruiters’ lives and empowering them to learn the way they want. Whether they’re at their desks, at home, or on mobile, they can pick up new skills and ideas in a way that makes sense for them. This constant availability is also a great way to show your recruiters how committed you are to their ongoing development, fostering a real sense of fulfilment as they grow within their roles.