7OS06 Well-Being at Work emphasises the significance of well-being in the modern workplace for both employer and employee outcomes. It offers learners a comprehensive understanding of the connections between work, health, and well-being, as well as the social responsibilities of organisations, grounded in key theories in this field. The unit fosters a critical understanding of how well-being initiatives can be developed, supported, and integrated within people practices for strategic benefit. Additionally, it encourages students to engage with key critiques of the well-being agenda.
What will you learn
You will critically analyse definitions of well-being and its significance for both employers and employees. You will examine key theories related to well-being at work and how organisations engage with these concepts. You will gain an understanding of the connections between work, health, well-being, and people management practices, identifying individual and group factors that affect well-being in the workplace. Additionally, you will explore how well-being influences employer outcomes, including its impact on performance and productivity. The course will also cover how organisational culture shapes well-being at work and the effects of well-being strategies, including the challenges employers may face when tailoring initiatives to individual employees.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this module, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the relevance of well-being in the workplace.
- Understand the connections between work, health, well-being, and people management practices.
- Grasp how well-being for both employers and employees aligns with organisational strategy.
- Appreciate the importance of a well-being strategy in sustaining organisational performance.
This module is suitable for persons who:
This unit is ideal for experienced people practitioners who:
- Are in senior people practice roles and wish to broaden and deepen their skills and knowledge to shape strategy, policy, and workforce management.
- Aim to influence people practices, creating value for a broader audience.
- Currently lead and manage people and practices within organisations.
