May Resource of the Month
Employee Well-being, Productivity, and Firm Performance: Evidence & Case Studies
When it comes to making the case for workplace wellbeing, the evidence is becoming impossible to ignore. This month, we're excited to spotlight the research paper Employee Wellbeing and Firm Performance, an in-depth analysis that connects the dots between how employees feel and how businesses perform. Drawing on data from more than 1.8 million employees across 339 studies, the paper provides robust evidence that organizations prioritizing employee wellbeing aren’t just doing the right thing, they’re also building stronger, more resilient businesses.
Key findings include:
Higher employee wellbeing is directly linked to better organizational outcomes, including improved productivity, higher engagement, and stronger financial performance.
Wellbeing initiatives can create a competitive advantage, helping companies attract and retain top talent.
Investing in wellbeing isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s a business imperative grounded in evidence, not just theory.
Why we recommend it:
This resource arms employers, HR professionals, and wellness advocates with credible, data-backed proof that wellbeing strategies are not just beneficial for employees, they drive real results for organizations. It’s a must-read for anyone building the business case for wellbeing or looking for research to support strategic investments in employee health and culture.
Access the full paper here:
🔗 Employee Wellbeing and Firm Performance – Harvard Business School (PDF)
At a time when organizations are reimagining what success looks like, this research reminds us that wellbeing and performance are not separate goals, they are deeply interconnected.
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