Understanding the Impact of Employee Wellness on Employee Engagement

Abstract

A positive work environment consists of organizations that empathize with the well-being of their employees. Employee wellness has been found to have a positive effect on employee engagement, and the converse is also true in many cases. In the present competitive world, an employee’s level of engagement and quality of work are important for organizational growth. Therefore, managers are always concerned with identifying ways to boost morale, increase productivity, and gain a competitive advantage. The purpose of the present study is to assess the level of satisfaction and the extent of engagement among employees so that further improvements could be made to existing HR activities. To determine the employees level of engagement and wellness, primary data was collected from 54 respondents working in a software company through a structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The correlation analysis showed a high correlation between employee wellness and engagement (r=0.55). Critical factors for employee wellness were identified using factor analysis. Task significance and constructive feedback were found to have a major impact on employee engagement. Additionally, vigor, authentic pride, emotional strength, mindfulness, self-worth, and variety were found to be critical factors for employee wellness.