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Volume 7 Number 1 2023

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Contents Vol 7 (2)

Workforce Well-being 2.0: Revolutionising Occupational Health from Burnout Prevention to Post-Traumatic Growth

Sharif Owaidh T. Almutairi 1, Nujud Abdulrahman Almousa 1, Amal Hajjan Alanzi 1, Adel Dakhel D. Alharbi 1, Muteb Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Askar 1

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Journal of Angiotherapy 7 (2) 1-8 https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.7210391

Submitted: 29 May 2023 Revised: 13 August 2023  Published: 15 August 2023 

Abstract

Background: Workforce Well-being 2.0 integrates burnout prevention and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) to develop resilience and foster growth among employees in the face of workplace adversity. As workplaces contend with increased stress-related challenges, evidence-informed methods hold the key to enhancing well-being and productivity.Aim: Workforce Well-being 2.0 is outlined in the present study for interventions in reducing burnout and boosting PTG based on organizational case studies and evidence-based measurement tools.

Methods: A systematic review of recent literature identified five major interventions: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, training in resilience, transformational leadership training, psychological safety training, and Employee Assistance Programs. Organizational case studies from Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft were examined to consider practical implementation. Instruments such as the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale were assessed for utility in monitoring outcomes.

Results: Burnout symptoms were substantially reduced, and PTG was enhanced through interventions focused on areas such as personal strength, new possibilities, and relationships with others. Case studies have shown enhanced team cohesion, worker engagement, and an appreciation for life, with Google's Project Aristotle and Salesforce's Well-being Program reporting substantial success.

Conclusion: Workforce Well-being 2.0 offers a robust template for constructing resilience and growth. Organizations adopting such interventions are capable of creating vibrant workplaces from where challenges are transformed into opportunities for growth.

Keywords: Workforce Well-being, Post-Traumatic Growth, Burnout Prevention, Psychological Safety, Employee Engagement

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