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At Stayf, we frequently encounter questions from HR leaders and business decision-makers who want to understand how wellbeing impacts employee performance and, ultimately, their company’s success.
Our approach is grounded in recognized theories of energy management and scientifically validated methods to measure wellbeing, ensuring you get real, measurable results.
Let’s break down some common questions we hear, while showing how our platform turns wellbeing into a business asset.
How Does Wellbeing Improve Employee Performance?
‘Wellbeing’ as a general term can be confusing.
Does it mean eating salad and doing yoga?
Is it meditating?
It can also be confusing if you simply call it ‘workplace wellbeing’. What does it mean in reality?
Stayf’s approach is built on Tony Schwartz’s energy management theory, which categorizes energy into four key types: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Each energy type plays a vital role in driving performance.
1. Physical energy is the foundation—without adequate rest/sleep, nutrition, and physical activity, employees can’t perform at their best. Studies show that employees who get adequate sleep and exercise perform better cognitively and make fewer mistakes.
2. Mental energy fuels focus and productivity. A well-rested mind makes better decisions and solves problems faster/
3. Emotional energy is about mood, relationships and outlook, helping employees stay engaged and positive, even under pressure. The Harvard Business Review explains that managing emotional energy helps employees remain motivated and collaborative, which contributes to higher team performance.
4. Spiritual energy connects employees to a sense of purpose, making them more invested in their work. Employees who feel that the organisation’s culture and vision aligns with their values are more engaged, and engaged employees are 21% more productive, according to Gallup.
How Do You Measure Wellbeing?
Measuring wellbeing is critical for tracking improvements and proving the value of wellbeing programs. At Stayf, we utilise a few key tools:
1. Surveys and Pulse Feedback: We regularly gather real-time feedback through employee surveys (framed as something more personal and fun than a mere ‘survey’) that allow you to track changes in wellbeing and engagement. This data helps HR teams pinpoint where improvements are needed and how employees are responding to wellbeing initiatives.
2. Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI): Our PWI is based on the Cantril Ladder, a scientifically validated measure used in the World Happiness Report. Employees rate their overall satisfaction on a scale of 0-10, providing a simple yet powerful way to gauge mental and emotional health. This index allows for individualised tracking, so employees and HR teams can see progress over time, which directly links to employee pulse surveys and NPS improvements.
By tracking these key indicators, Stayf provides measurable insights into how wellbeing is affecting employee performance.
How Does Employee Wellbeing Translate to Productivity?
When employees have optimised physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy, they perform better, which naturally leads to higher productivity.
Healthier employees are more focused, collaborative, and able to handle stress. A study by the World Health Organization found that healthy employees are up to 25% more productive than their less healthy peers.
Stayf’s wellbeing platform supports employees in managing their energy through:
• Physical challenges (e.g. fitness activities, movement-based competitions)
• Mental and emotional wellbeing resources (e.g. courses and activities on mindfulness, stress-relief techniques, motivational messages and education)
• Social engagement (e.g., team challenges, community support)
This holistic approach not only improves individual performance but also enhances teamwork, reducing absenteeism and presenteeism while boosting productivity.
How Does Wellbeing Affect Business Results?
The link between employee wellbeing and business outcomes is well-documented. Companies that invest in comprehensive wellbeing programs see improvements in:
• Employee retention: Employees who feel cared for stay longer. Forbes reports a 10-15% reduction in turnover when wellbeing programs are in place .
• Engagement: Companies with engaged employees report 21% higher profitability . Stayf’s gamified wellbeing platform boosts engagement by creating a fun, competitive environment where employees are motivated to participate.
• NPS and employee pulse surveys: As employees feel happier and more fulfilled, they give more positive feedback in surveys, which boosts NPS scores and employee satisfaction metrics. The data from Stayf’s Personal Wellbeing Index makes it easy to track and showcase this improvement.
Why Choose Stayf to Improve Wellbeing?
Stayf offers a comprehensive, evidence-based solution for improving wellbeing, performance, and business outcomes. Here’s how:
• Energy management tools: Stayf integrates activities that target all four energy types, ensuring your employees are performing at their best.
• Measurable insights: With our Personal Wellbeing Index and real-time surveys, you’ll have clear data to prove the ROI of wellbeing programs.
• Gamification and social engagement: Our platform makes wellbeing fun and competitive, fostering a sense of community and driving engagement that leads to better workplace performance.
Stayf is used by Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) alike - sometimes for 4-6 week event-style projects, or for annual initiatives.
