Working in Wellbeing

This practical guide offers hands-on strategies for navigating complex organisational structures, influencing key decision-makers, managing wellbeing projects, and balancing compassionate care with business realities for those tasked with leading wellbeing initiatives within the workplace. The book features valuable insights from 37 wellbeing professionals working as wellbeing leads, wellbeing consultants and professionals working for membership, training and community groups. It begins by examining what wellbeing is and how it relates to the workplace. Focusing on the role of the wellbeing lead, the book explains what this role entails such as day-to-day activities, its place in an organisation and professional membership bodies, as well as how wellbeing can be measured and integrated into organisations. Offering advice to those in or aspiring to this position, it highlights key skills, including the four core competency areas every wellbeing lead needs, the importance of self-care and top tips from practicing experts. Working in Wellbeing is written for current and aspiring wellbeing professionals across all organisation levels. It will also interest students of workplace wellbeing, including those studying organisational psychology, occupational health and safety, organisational design, and human resources.