Employee well-being in smaller firms: How to enhance program effectiveness

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Innovation, work environment, employee-centric, company culture and altruism are identified as key concepts in workplace wellness for smaller businesses. It is critical that such firms focus on these concepts and the various themes incorporated within them. Companies that place employee well-being at the core of their strategies and address other key issues can enhance the effectiveness of their workplace wellness programs and increase both the return on investment and the more recently acknowledged value on investment.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2017), "Employee well-being in smaller firms: How to enhance program effectiveness", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 16-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-02-2017-0008