Developing and implementing a wellbeing programme: Getting initial senior-level buy-in and gathering evidence on wellbeing

About the author

Debbie Kleiner is a workplace wellbeing and training specialist and runs Wellbeing in Work, an organisation with expertise in providing training and advice on wellbeing to workplaces.

Brightmine editor

Bar Huberman, a former solicitor, is content manager for the HR & Compliance Centre HR strategy and practice team, having worked on strategic guidance for HR professionals since 2009.

Overview

In our series of guides on developing and implementing a wellbeing programme, we discuss the importance of investing in employee wellbeing and what HR needs to consider when developing and implementing a wellbeing strategy and plan.

In this second guide, we explore how to secure commitment to and investment in wellbeing from senior leaders and gather evidence about wellbeing challenges in your organisation. This guide is part of a series of five guides on employee wellbeing:

• Developing and implementing a wellbeing programme: Why employers need to invest in employee wellbeing
• Developing and implementing a wellbeing programme: Generating your strategy and communicating your vision
• Developing and implementing a wellbeing programme: Creating and implementing your wellbeing plan
• Developing and implementing a wellbeing programme: Re-evaluating and adjusting the wellbeing plan