How Workplace Coaching Boosts Productivity

• Author: Shaun Jerde
• Posted: 2024-08-28

You may have noticed wellness programs becoming more common in the workplace.

This new popularity is to promote good physical and mental health in the workplace.

Employers who prioritize the two enjoy great returns.  

Find out more about the benefits of wellness coaching below:

 

Types of Workplace Coaching Programs

 

1. Wellness Coaching

Many businesses now realize the importance of investing in their employees' health and well-being.

Wellness coaching helps employees:

• identify areas of their life that could improve
• set goals
• create action plans to reach said goals

For the workplace, research has shown that wellness coaching can lead to:

• improved health outcomes
• increased productivity
• decreased absenteeism

Moreover, it can help create a positive work-life balance for employees.

This can have a ripple effect on overall employee satisfaction.
 

2. Career Coaching

Career coaches help people identify their strengths and interests.

They match them with careers that will make the most of those strengths.

They also guide resumes and job interviews, helping people to land the jobs they want.

With all this, career coaching can be an invaluable tool for employers.

It can help employees transition smoothly into a new role or industry.

In today's competitive economy, career coaching is an increasingly popular benefit employers offer to attract and retain top talent.
 

3. Financial Coaching

Financial coaching can take place in:

• one-on-one meetings
• group meetings
• through online resources

Financial coaches can work with investors to help employees develop smart financial habits and choices.

More than that, this type of coaching can also benefit the workplace.

Employees who receive financial coaching are more likely to be productive and engaged in their work because they experience less stress and anxiety related to their finances.

 

Benefits of Coaching in the Workplace

 

1. Improved Communication

Coaching can help reduce conflict and improve collaboration by teaching active listening and other communication skills.
 

2. Greater Self-Awareness

Wellness coaching allows employees to see how their habits and behaviors impact their wellness.
 

3. Increased Productivity

When employees feel good, they're more likely to be productive. Wellness programs increase productivity by as much as 12 percent. 
 

4. Improved Morale

The programs can help employees develop a positive outlook on life and work.

When employees feel good about themselves, they are more likely to be productive and engaged in their work.
 

5. Increased Retention

Wellness programs also increase employee satisfaction and commitment to their organization.

A study by the wellness program vendor Be Healthy found that employees who participated in their wellness programs were less likely to leave their jobs than those who did not participate.
 

6. Improved Work-Life Balance

Wellness programs can give employees the resources and support they need to manage their workloads healthily.

This helps employees find time for leisure activities and family obligations.



Overall, wellness coaching can benefit the individual and the workplace.

Employers should facilitate coaching to ensure their employees are well-rounded and can lead successful lives.

Besides, it's an excellent way of boosting productivity in the workplace and ensuring a more positive work environment.