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Relational Performance
A Cultural and Strategic Competitive Advantage
Small talk matters. It often builds meaningful connections. Dr Brene Brown once proclaimed – “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship”.
How we interact with each other matters. How well we get along together matters. There is widespread awareness in the modern workplace of the importance of nurturing and enhancing employee wellbeing. A plethora of data point to the link between employee wellbeing and a host of positive outcomes, at both the individual and organisational level: decreased absenteeism, increased retention, lower medical costs, enhanced productivity, more innovation, boosted creativity, greater satisfaction, and higher engagement, among others. Prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review and McKinsey & Company are spreading the message far and wide that investing in wellbeing is not only worthwhile, but essential for organisational success, be that in the corporate or high-performance sports world.
Notably, most organisations have invested time, energy, and resources into two wellbeing pillars, namely physical and mental. Physical wellbeing was the earliest target in most organisations because it is tangible and, therefore, easiest to quantify. For example, there are clear metrics that can be attached to a weight loss or smoking cessation programme, thus allowing its success to be measured. In terms of mental wellbeing, societal dialogue around anxiety, stress, discontent, depression, and burnout has caused many employers to reconsider their role in creating an environment that nourishes, rather than depletes, the mind. As such, Mental Health Awareness Training, Green Ribbon Campaigns, and EAPs are commonplace in most sectors now.
As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic into a hybrid working world, there is much uncertainty around cohesion, collaboration, trust, and other social elements – that build connection and improve relationships. Important questions are arising – How do we rely on a colleague if they are working from home four days a week? How do we build our team for sustained success? Enter the often forgotten, but massively influential, social wellbeing pillar.
For us at Hauora, where wellbeing and performance are inextricably linked, social wellbeing means Relational Performance (RP), which we define as “thriving and achieving through teamwork”. Relational performance operates at three levels, namely individual, team, and organisational, and is comprised of four domains: boldness, cohesion, communication, and psychological safety.
These domains can be assessed, developed, and monitored using our bespoke Relational Performance Questionnaire (RPQ), thereby allowing any organisation to increase relational performance and, subsequently, individual, team, and organisational performance.
Wellbeing is here to stay, as part of strategy and culture moving forward. But we must now focus on the all-important social wellbeing pillar. Relational performance, “thriving and achieving through teamwork”, is the future of innovation, productivity, positive change, and alignment between work and home.
People are sceptical about wellbeing programmes. Is that valid?
Please read a brief summary below of our white paper on the current wellbeing landscape in Ireland.
The complete white paper can be found HERE.
THE LANDSCAPE:
Pandemic: shift, retrain, retire.
Talent shortage:
Employers prioritise attraction/retention of good staff.
Employees want alignment with values and goals.
Strategically designed wellbeing programme: employee’s needs + excellent investment for company.
THE DATA:
Average industrial wage:
~€45,000 across all sectors.
~€72,000 for managers/professionals.
Impact of wellbeing programme on 100-person company:
Average above wages = €58,500.
If it takes 18 months (€87,750) for new hire to “fully contribute”...
Retain a single employee: ~€90k saved on not integrating new hire.
Improve absence rate by 1%: €58,500 saved over year.
THE CHALLENGE:
How do employers implement sustainable wellbeing?
Maintain status quo.
Address in-house.
Engage health insurance provider.
Partner with us, a performance wellbeing growth partner.
Your Personal Wellbeing Pulse allows you to inventory company wellbeing resources and rate yourself across key performance characteristics and wellbeing pillars, producing a bespoke report with actions curated by our team of experts.
Burnout
Watch our video
Learn about burnout, a common condition in the modern world, with causes, symptoms and practical tips discussed
We are regular contributors to the Wellness Roundup, an Ibec KeepWell Mark Initiative.
Read our recent articles by clicking below:
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Read our article from the December 2020 Ibec KeepWell Mark Wellness Roundup E-zine.
Overcoming setbacks: Making adversity work for you
Read our article from the October 2020 Ibec KeepWell Mark Wellness Roundup E-zine.
Making Habits Happen
Read our article from the September 2020 Ibec KeepWell Mark Wellness Roundup E-zine.
COVID-19 Wellbeing
In this time of uncertainty, anxiety and stress around the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Hauora and its group of expert associates have made this free resource to improve overall wellbeing in Ireland and Internationally.
This document offers a simple framework for people to help improve their wellbeing at home during this time.
It is a collaborative effort involving a diverse group of experts across numerous domains with the goal to shift mindset from worry to how to be well, present and healthy.
Find out more of our resources on our LinkedIn page, such as for specific aspects of wellbeing and frameworks for the cocooned, at-risk elderly population.
“Yoga just as important as sessions on bikes”
The Times (UK)
David Clancy, Sports Medicine physiotherapist and Founder/ Director of Hauora talks to the Times about the increased risk of injury many players could face by not following a structured routine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He offers some practical tips on how to stay mentally and physically fit while access to training facilities and team members is restricted.
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