SEPTEMBER 2022HR TECH OUTLOOK EUROPE8Fostering Employee Wellbeing Through TechnologyKaleana Quibell, VP, Wellbeing & Partnerships, SequoiaByOver the last three years, the workplace landscape has completely evolved-- with workforces going hybrid or fully remote, employees valuing more balance between work and home life, and employers seeing an increased demand in resources to support their people. Navigating this balance requires a new approach for people leaders to strategically plan and manage the business' people investment. To respond to the need for a total people strategy that considers all these factors, companies face the daunting challenge of caring for the diverse needs of distributed employee populations, but often lack the strategy, budget, and tools to effectively deliver meaningful support. Most programs these days come in the form of niche point-solutions with focused offerings, which leaves people leaders with the tireless task of researching and vetting multiple programs, driving employee engagement, and measuring impact. Unfortunately, the expansion of point-solutions can lead to inefficiencies in operating such an integral component of retaining talent and building culture. Employee wellbeing is not only a strategic driver of business performance, but also the cornerstone to a vibrant culture, and the industry has seen a demand for innovation in employee wellbeing benefits. Now, there are programs that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of employees by optimizing awareness and engagement on one platform, making them a one-stop technological Kaleana Quibell
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