4 ways to engage employees to drive overall wellness

A lot has changed in recent years around how, where and when people work. Here’s how one people leader guides with wellness in mind.

Scott Glenn, chief people officer at life sciences startup 4G Clinical, is passionate about creating an environment that fully engages employees in all aspects of their work.

If employees are engaged with their colleagues, roles and the organization, it can improve that person’s overall wellness, Glenn says

Raising awareness, providing managerial support, and communicating about mental health resources are steps toward creating a mentally healthy workplace, according to the 2022 Mind the Workplace: Employer Responsibility to Employer Mental report from Mental Health America.

The level of agency an employee experiences within their role impacts their workplace stress, leading to other mental health concerns, per the report.

According to the report, two in three employees are not comfortable providing feedback to their manager about their performance, and 57% of employees cannot negotiate responsibilities or workload with their manager.

There are several components Glenn focuses on to create an environment to intentionally engage employees.