HR or Therapist: Understanding the Role of HR in Employee Wellbeing
In the post-pandemic world, it has become imperative for organizations to adopt strategies for employee well-being. Employers increasingly recognize the need to keep employees motivated and productive throughout their tenure. Creating a healthy workplace promotes employee satisfaction, has a healthy impact on productivity, and improves employee retention. The last few years have catalyzed how people work and view their workspace. The onus lies on organizations to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. Source: Deloitte US Burnout has increased since the pandemic with reports of work-life balance suffering immensely. The lack of set boundaries between personal and professional life has seeped into feelings of depression, withdrawal, and a general lack of interest in tasks. To promote the holistic health of employees, the HR department is stepping up and increasingly listening and offering advice about personal issues. Accordingly, HR managers today are bur...