Why employee well-being is becoming a business strategy

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Employee well-being has shifted into boardroom priority, with organisations realising that supported, healthy employees are essential for productivity and long-term business success.

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A few years ago, conversations about employee well-being were often confined to HR meetings and wellness days. Today, they have moved into boardrooms. Why? Because organisations are beginning to realise that when employees are struggling, businesses struggle too.

Across Kenya, many employees are navigating rising living costs – did we mention high cost of fuel that trickles down to every purchase, family responsibilities that includes black tax, long commutes – fatigue upon reporting to the workplace, and increasing demands – the beating of deadlines and unrealistic targets despite the prevailing economic harsh conditions.

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