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Discover how


organisations are embedding frameworks from Investors in People — shaped by insights from 1.2 million people — to support healthier, more sustainable work


Workplace wellbeing that lasts


In recent months, rising levels of workplace sickness and long-term absence have been widely discussed, including commentary from the government about the impact on productivity, workforce participation and economic sustainability


For many organisations, the eff ects are already being felt through skills shortages,


increased absence and


growing pressure on teams. T ese conversations have brought


renewed attention to an important question: what role does work itself play in people becoming unwell? For years, many organisations have


responded to wellbeing challenges with good intentions by introducing benefi ts, apps or one-off initiatives designed to support employees. Yet growing


evidence suggests these


approaches often fail to deliver lasting change. T is insight was explored in Investors in People’s white paper, When the Perks Don’t Work, which highlighted that wellbeing initiatives are least eff ective when they sit outside the reality of everyday work. Where


high workloads, unclear


expectations, inconsistent leadership or limited fl exibility persist, even generous benefi ts struggle to off set the pressure people experience. Investors in People has long taken


this evidence-led view. For more than 30 years, the organisation has worked with employers across


sectors to improve performance by improving the experience of work. Its We Invest in Wellbeing accreditation framework builds directly on insights drawn


community of 1.2 million people, off ering organisations a structured, preventative approach that addresses root causes rather than symptoms. Rather than responding only


once people are already struggling, the framework helps organisations strengthen the conditions that can infl uence wellbeing earlier. It


focuses on the factors that are


proven to matter most — leadership behaviours, clarity and fairness in roles, fl exibility, psychological safety and the support embedded into everyday working practices. Leadership plays a critical role.


When leaders model healthy behaviour, create trust and set realistic expectations, it reduces the pressures that often contribute to stress-related sickness absence. Equally important is the support built into day-to-day work, from manageable workloads and clear priorities to access to timely help. When people feel supported, they are more likely to stay engaged, resilient and well. T e framework recognises that


wellbeing is not static. Organisations that make the greatest progress are those that listen to their people, use insight to understand what’s


from its global


happening on the ground and continually improve how work gets done. T is moves wellbeing away from one-off interventions and towards a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement. As Paul Devoy, chief executive


at Investors in People, explains, “Our research shows wellbeing improves most where organisations focus on the quality of work itself. As discussion about workplace sickness continues, more leaders are recognising that wellbeing and performance cannot be separated. We Invest in Wellbeing exists to give employers a preventative, evidence-backed framework that helps people contribute at their best before poor wellbeing turns into absence or burnout.” Today, organisations across many


sectors have embedded We Invest in Wellbeing as part of how they operate. Many report tangible outcomes, including reduced absence, stronger retention of critical skills, and more confi dent, capable leaders.


Just as


importantly, they see a cultural shift, where wellbeing becomes part of how work gets done, not something added on. Investors


in to People continues support organisations to turn


wellbeing from aspiration into everyday practice by helping them build healthier workplaces that are better equipped to thrive.


T: 0300 303 3033 E: support@investorsinpeople.com investorsinpeople.com


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