Establishing Healthy Workplaces: A Case Study on the Employee Well-Being Initiatives in the IT Sector

Abstract

Purpose: Over the past year, the dynamics at work have undergone a significant change. Business leaders are starting to understand the value of employee wellbeing as HR teams and IT industries help the workforce navigate and adapt throughout these transformations. The capacity to approach well-being holistically and align it with the distinct culture of the business is essential. Employers have to find solutions to meet the growing demands for empathy toward their employees because they are distressed and worried about what is happening to them. Employee wellbeing is the term used to describe the staff's general mental, physical, emotional, and financial health. Employee well-being is influenced by every aspect of work-life, including an employee's performance, interactions with fellow colleagues, personal standards, and workplace environment. Many IT companies are embracing employee well-being as a measure of teachable and everyday behaviour to address these issues. The present paper attempts to study employee well-being initiatives in the IT sector. Methodology: To meet the objective of the paper, secondary sources of data like the IBEF report on the information technology sector, annual reports from selected IT companies, journal articles in Google Scholar, newspapers, and business websites are used. Findings: According to the findings, many companies in the IT sector are promoting employee well-being by offering various initiatives and resilience-building training, and many more are adopting a preventative strategy to manage stress by working to identify risks and causes. However financial well-being is still an area that gets little attention Originality/Value: This study will assist in comprehending the various employee well-being initiatives introduced by IT sector companies. To assist the companies in fostering a compassionate workplace culture and putting employees first, SWOC Analysis of those initiatives is carried out. Paper Type: Case Study.

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“…Personal wellbeing contributes to emotional resilience, longevity, and happiness, forming a crucial aspect of mental health (Keyes & Waterman, 2003). Social well-being acts as a transformative force, impacting social participation, quality of life, and life satisfaction (Monteiro & Joseph, 2023). In summary, these factors collectively shape workplace and personal well-being, underlining their intricate interconnection and significant impact on individuals' lives.…”

“…The impact of social well-being extends beyond participation, significantly influencing the overall quality of life. Positive social connections and a supportive social environment contribute to a well-rounded quality of life, encompassing physical, emotional, and social dimensions (Monteiro & Joseph, 2023). The network of friends, family, and community ties provides emotional support, shared experiences, and a profound sense of security, elevating the overall quality of life for individuals who prioritize and experience social well-being.…”

“…In contemporary organizational settings, fostering a culture of well-being has become a strategic priority. The emphasis on employee well-being extends beyond traditional metrics of success, recognizing the integral connection between a thriving workforce and overall organizational performance (Ford et al, 2011;Monteiro & Joseph, 2023). However, to cultivate a genuinely supportive environment, it is essential to identify and comprehend the antecedents that contribute to well-being and discern the diverse outcomes associated with it.…”

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“…Para atingir os objetivos organizacionais, as empresas encontram em sua cultura uma oportunidade para efetivar suas estratégias e motivar o trabalho conjunto entre os colaboradores. Nesse contexto, a cultura organizacional pode ser definida como um conjunto de rituais e símbolos, que comunicam os valores da organização, aos seus membros (Monteiro e Joseph, 2023). Malheiros e Tomei, (2022) expõem que o interesse por estudos relacionados cultura organizacional não são recentes.…”

“…A cultura organizacional é composta por elementos que ditam a identidade, os valores e as normas de uma organização (Monteiro e Joseph, 2023). Eles variam de uma empresa para outra, mas normalmente apresentam os seguintes elementos: valores (princípios que orientam o comportamento dos membros da organização), normas (regras que determinam como os indivíduos devem se comportar e interagir dentro da organização), estrutura organizacional (forma como a empresa está hierarquizada, divisão de trabalho e processos) e sistemas (sistemas gerenciam o funcionamento da empresa, incluindo processos de tomada de decisão, sistemas de recompensa e reconhecimento, sistemas de comunicação, etc.…”