Wellbeing at Work: How to Design, Implement and Evaluate an Effective Strategy

by Ian Hesketh, Cary Cooper

Overview

With employee wellbeing at the forefront, Wellbeing at Work is the succinct and practical guide to designing and implementing an effective strategy that will help reduce workplace stress and improve overall performance.

This book not only explains the reasons to consider employee mental health and wellbeing in the workplace but states why it is vital and draws from a people's approach on how to provide a clear framework to increase staff engagement. Updated by experts with the latest research, insightful approaches and key takeaways, this new edition illustrates how managers and leaders can introduce and maintain the right environment to reduce presenteeism and employee anxiety, as well as positively influence employees' overall wellbeing.

Filled with advice and case studies pertaining to the effects of hybrid working, and how to effectively manage employees without jeopardizing their wellbeing, this second edition takes readers through the entire process of improving wellbeing at work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398612075
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Ian Hesketh is the Senior Responsible Owner for the National Police Wellbeing Service UK, Wellbeing Lead for the UK College of Policing and works with the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work at the Alliance Manchester Business School. He is a visiting fellow at Durham University Business School and the Open University.

Professor Sir Cary Cooper is 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, UK, he is the former President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Ian Hesketh is the Senior Responsible Owner for the National Police Wellbeing Service UK, Wellbeing Lead for the UK College of Policing and works with the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work at the Alliance Manchester Business School. He is a visiting fellow at Durham University Business School and the Open University.

He has authored numerous papers on workplace wellbeing, change and public value and most notably, introduced the concept of Leaveism to explain human behaviours associated with workplace workload and stress.

Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the ALLIANCE Manchester Business School. Based in Macclesfield, UK, he is also the Chair of the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work.

He was President of the CIPD, the British Academy of Management, RELATE and Institute of Welfare. He has been voted the Most Influential HR Thinker by HR Magazine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Management.

He is President of the British Academy of Management, is a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and one of the first UK based Fellows of the (American) Academy of Management. He is also the President of the Institute of Welfare and Chair of the UK's Academy of Social Sciences.

He is a leading commentator on workplace issues and wellbeing, having authored and edited numerous books and articles on the subject, as well as being a frequent contributor to national newspapers, TV and radio.

He was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen in 2001 for his contribution to occupational health, and awarded a Knighthood by the Queen in 2014 for his contribution to the social sciences.

Table of Contents

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
  • Chapter - 01: Wellbeing – what has changed?;
  • Chapter - 02: Getting started;
  • Chapter - 03: Promoting workplace wellbeing;
  • Chapter - 04: Problems and pitfalls;
  • Chapter - 05: Monitoring and evaluating;
  • Chapter - 06: Tools and legislation;
  • Chapter - 07: References;

Editorial Reviews

"This new edition provides great insights on why wellbeing is so important, as well as clear guidance on how to think strategically to make a real difference to all our people. A good wellbeing strategy should be at the core of our thinking about work and the workplace for the future, which will be good for our people, good for positive organizational outcomes, and ultimately good for our wider economy and society as well."

Peter Cheese

"A vital read for anyone embarking on or refining a strategic approach to wellbeing in the workplace. Cary and Ian have created a perfect blend of theory and practical application, making the evidence-base accessible to everyday business leaders. A bang up-to-date guide that gets to the heart of what really matters in the current times."

Charles Alberts

"Since the very popular first edition the world of work has been changed by seismic events beyond our control. This new edition re-positions the issues, exposes the challenges and shows how employee wellbeing has become truly centre stage and crucial to employee health and productivity. The practical advice is much to be applauded as well."

Professor Dame Carol Black

"A vital read for anyone embarking on or refining a strategic approach to wellbeing in the workplace. Cary and Ian have created a perfect blend of theory and practical application, making the evidence-base accessible to everyday business leaders. A bang up-to-date guide that gets to the heart of what really matters in the current times."-- "Charles Alberts, Global Head of Wellbeing and People Experience, Clifford Chance LLP"

"Since the very popular first edition the world of work has been changed by seismic events beyond our control. This new edition re-positions the issues, exposes the challenges and shows how employee wellbeing has become truly centre stage and crucial to employee health and productivity. The practical advice is much to be applauded as well."-- "Professor Dame Carol Black, DBE, FRCP, British physician and former advisor to the British Government on workplace health"

"This new edition provides great insights on why wellbeing is so important, as well as clear guidance on how to think strategically to make a real difference to all our people. A good wellbeing strategy should be at the core of our thinking about work and the workplace for the future, which will be good for our people, good for positive organizational outcomes, and ultimately good for our wider economy and society as well."-- "Peter Cheese, Chief Executive, CIPD"

From the Publisher

"This is an important and timely book that offers excellent practical and current guidance for all leaders - helping them enhance the wellbeing of those they lead."

Chief Constable Mike Cunningham

"Hesketh and Cooper take cutting-edge science and their own pioneering findings and translate them into an essential practical guide for HR and organizational leaders. This must-have guide walks workplace leaders and HR through the right paths to healthy, more productive, and humane workplaces while avoiding pitfalls along the way. Now, follow the leaders!"

Dr. James Campbell Quick