Healthy and happy at work

Discussion

1 Why is it important for employees to pay attention to their own well-being at work?​

2 What factors affect people’s well-being at work?

3 How can the employers ensure the well-being of their staff?

Share your thoughts here.

Listening

Listen to the first audio recording and choose the correct answers to the questions.

Further Discussion

In the audio, the colleagues are celebrating a birthday together. They also agree to see each other at a restaurant on the weekend. Such activities help to create and strengthen the bond between colleagues, which possibly leads to a more positive work life for everyone.

Can you think of any other ideas that help to build good relationships between co-workers? Share your ideas.

Colleague Talk

Now watch the video of three colleagues having a chat after a yoga session organised by the company, and decide whether each of the following statements is true or false.

Speaking/Writing

Your company is planning activities to improve its employees’ well-being, and you are in a meeting brainstorming ideas with your colleagues. Discuss the topic with them (your fellow students) and decide on three activities that the company may organise to promote the well-being of its people. Justify your suggestions.

Note down your ideas or record your whole spoken discussion. Share a summary of what you discussed and/or share your audio recording here.

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