{"id":834,"date":"2021-06-25T06:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T06:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leanmote.test\/?post_type=learn&p=834"},"modified":"2021-07-31T15:36:24","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T15:36:24","slug":"wellness-vs-well-being-how-are-they-different-and-how-can-they-boost-employees-performance","status":"publish","type":"learn","link":"https:\/\/leanmote.com\/es\/learn\/wellness-vs-well-being-how-are-they-different-and-how-can-they-boost-employees-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness vs. Well-being: how are they different and how can they boost employees\u2019 performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The evolution from wellness to well-being<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both wellness and well-being have been gaining momentum over the past years, especially as companies focus on creating great places to work for their employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, while these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different aspects of health. In fact, when it comes to fueling employee engagement, productivity, and happiness, well-being can be considered the evolution of wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s the difference between wellness and well-being? Which one should you be focusing on? And, more importantly, how can they help you boost employee performance? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is wellness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Merriam-Webster, wellness generally refers to \u201cthe quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal<\/em><\/strong>\u201d.<\/strong> This term is associated with healthy practices that can range from physical activity and balanced diets to disease prevention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies have historically fostered employee wellness through workplace programs involving initiatives such as health assessments, flu vaccinations, or yoga classes. The idea behind these programs was that the healthier an employee was, the better their work performance would be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, being in a good physical state is not enough for employees to perform at the peak of their capabilities. Employees who have a balanced diet, sleep 8 hours a day, and practice yoga regularly might still be unwell at an emotional level. This unhappiness translates to burnout and low productivity, taking a toll on their performance as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why the industry has gradually shifted from wellness to well-being. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is well-being?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well-being is a more comprehensive concept, encompassing employee\u2019s mental health across different aspects of life.<\/strong> We can therefore talk about emotional, physical, social, environmental, financial, and occupational well-being. By combining these different elements, you get a thriving, prosperous life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Wellness is a part of well-being, and it\u2019s the key to boost employee performance<\/strong>: a thriving employee is highly engaged, productive, and resilient. Along the same lines, workplace well-being programs are more inclusive than wellness programs, going beyond nutrition and fitness to also cover stress management, workload assessment, and mental health awareness, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of improving employee well-being?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a recent Gallup study<\/a>, employees who only thrive physically are less satisfied with their work because they feel unaccomplished and lack motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Improving well-being leads to an overall balance in employees\u2019 lives, bringing a variety of benefits, from boosting employee performance to ultimately improving a company\u2019s bottom line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the top advantages of fostering employee well-being:<\/p>\n\n\n\n