Empower frontline managers to boost wellbeing and retention – Bupa

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Business leaders expect spending on employee wellbeing to rise by 13% this year, but the value this delivers for talent retention will depend on several factors.

At the forefront, are the soft skills, emotional intelligence and resources that are invested in line managers.

They have day-to-day responsibility for supporting staff and helping to create healthier workplaces.

 

Line managers play a key role

Line managers are ideally placed to encourage their teams to focus on wellbeing, potentially through

incorporating relaxation exercises, stretching or physical activity into breaks during meetings and through the day.

Using the five behaviours the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) identifies as the hallmarks of a good line manager, here are some approaches to consider:

 

  1. Being open, fair and consistent

 

  1. Handling conflict and people management

 

  1. Providing knowledge, clarity and guidance

 

  1. Building and sustaining relationships

 

  1. Supporting development

 

Resources and guides

To help organisations address these ambitions, Bupa provides a wide range of resources and guides.

 

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