Which countries are leading APAC in organisational health?
Vietnam and Thailand are leading the rest of Asia-Pacific when it comes to organisational health, according to a new report that looked into workplace wellbeing.
APAC has an overall average score of 62.9 when it comes to organisational health, the report from Intellect read.
Most markets included in the report reported above-average scores, with Vietnam (65.09) and Thailand (65.01) in the lead.
Source: Intellect Dimensions Benchmarking Report
The report said the scores were "commendable" given that Asian work cultures don't have the best reputation for championing workplace wellbeing.
"These findings indicate the growing importance of workplace wellbeing and potential for further development in specific countries."
Organisational health by industry
By industry, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals scored the highest in organisational health with 67.48, according to the report.
This is followed by the government and non-profit sector (66.8) and the education sector (65.76).
These scores were points above the overall benchmark of 63.85 when it comes to organisational wellbeing, according to the report.
Source: Intellect Dimensions Benchmarking Report
Pillar of workplace wellbeing
Intellect's report looked into organisational health as one of the pillars building workplace wellbeing, joining employee productivity.
Organisational health comprises of three dimensions reflecting employee experience, namely work engagement, employee wellbeing, and organisational support, according to the report.
However, organisational support doesn't always translate to employee wellbeing. The report pointed out that while employees are aware of assistance available to them, they remain "ill-equipped" in maintaining and enhancing their wellbeing.
"In some cases, this disconnect manifests as low utilisation rates of an Employee Assistance Programme, possible leaving HR professionals puzzled," the report read.
The report suggested a top-down and bottom-up approach for driving workplace wellbeing.
This means the organisation provide and endorse mental health and wellbeing initiatives, while leaders and mangers promote awareness and lead by example by participating in them.
Source: Intellect Dimensions Benchmarking Report
"Addressing low utilisation rates is key as it ensures that your investment in Workplace Wellbeing is justified. After all, why pay for a product that your employees don't use or even know exists?" the report said.
