Key Insights for Leaders

New Data on Well-Being

Recent studies have shed new light on the importance of well-being.?

Here are the key findings and what they mean for leaders and policymakers.?

A study published in the European Social Survey found that well-being is multidimensional, encompassing aspects beyond happiness and life satisfaction, such as competence, engagement, and positive relationships (Ruggeri et al., 2020).?

Another study highlighted that countries with higher well-being scores also showed higher life satisfaction and lower depression rates. Specifically, Denmark scored the highest in overall well-being, while Bulgaria ranked lowest (Ruggeri et al., 2020).

Reflecting on my own experiences, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of a multidimensional approach to well-being. At VAST Coaching, we integrated these findings into our leadership development programs, resulting in enhanced engagement and reduced burnout among our clients. Here are the key takeaways from these studies:

• Increased Engagement: A multidimensional approach to well-being can lead to significant improvements in employee engagement.
• Reduced Burnout: Regular well-being assessments can decrease burnout.
• Higher Satisfaction: Prioritizing well-being leads to better overall life satisfaction.

“Well-being has been linked to success at professional, personal, and interpersonal levels, with those individuals high in well-being exhibiting greater productivity in the workplace, more effective learning, increased creativity, more prosocial behaviors, and positive relationships,” says Dr. Kai Ruggeri (Ruggeri et al., 2020).?

To implement these findings, start by assessing your current well-being initiatives. Incorporate regular well-being activities and provide resources like mental health support and development programs to support your team.By leveraging these research-backed strategies, leaders can create a healthier, more productive work environment.?

Start integrating multidimensional well-being into your leadership practices today.

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Ruggeri, K., Garcia-Garzon, E., Maguire, á., Huppert, F. (2020). Well-being is more than happiness and life satisfaction: a multidimensional analysis of 21 countries. European Social Survey. Retrieved from https://hqlo.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12955-020-01423-y .