HIW CRR 2022 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 30
H E A LT H Y A N D R E S I L I E N T C O W O R K E R S
The success of our business is directly tied to the health
and well-being, talent, drive and entrepreneurial
spirit of our coworkers. We strive to foster a safe and
supportive workplace where our coworkers feel a sense
of belonging, take ownership of their contributions
and feel empowered to achieve their personal and
professional goals. At Highwoods, everyone has a
license for a good idea.
We believe a resilient portfolio starts with resilient
employees. From the very beginning, we have
recognized that our ability to attract customers, serve
customers and retain customers is highly dependent
on our employees’ well-being. And for us, employee
well-being goes far beyond the physical state of
safety and health. Well-being at Highwoods focuses
on the overall person, which takes on a “Total Worker
Health’’ approach that allows individuals to thrive by
addressing conditions that contribute to poor health
outcomes. Our goal of realizing this vision is guided by
our commitment to:
1. Provide safe and healthy work environments.
2. Improve the overall health of our employees.
3. Design health benefits and programs to improve access,
increase quality, reduce costs and drive innovation.
We have made great strides in delivering on these
commitments through our HIW Well-Being program.
In 2022, 63% of our coworkers completed their
annual preventive care visit compared to the Cigna
average of 52%.
In 2022, we distributed a Coworker Engagement
Survey to solicit feedback and identify opportunities
to improve the overall workplace experience. The
survey focused on key engagement metrics including
communication, leadership opportunities, community
involvement and health and well-being offerings.
With an 89% participation rate, the survey results
highlighted a 76% favorable employee engagement
response, higher than the industry standard. Based
on the survey feedback, we identified opportunities to
increase the frequency of communication from senior
leadership and additional opportunities for career
growth and development.
DIMENSIONS OF WELL-BEING
EMOTIONAL
PHYSICAL
CAREER
SOCIAL
FINANCIAL
Belonging
Fuel
Training and
Development
Network
Prepare
Purpose
Sleep
Work Flexibility
Family
Plan
Essentials
Movement
Engagement and
Performance
Friends
Protect
Flourishing
Energy
Recognition and
Achievements
Coworkers
Preserve
Emotional wellbeing focuses on the
ability to produce
positive emotions,
moods, thoughts and
feelings and adapt
when confronted
with adversity and
stressful situations.
A positive sense of
well-being enables an
individual to function
and meet the demands
of everyday life with a
sense of belonging
and purpose.
Physical well-being is
the ability to maintain
a healthy quality of
life that allows us to
get the most out of
our daily activities
without undue fatigue
or physical stress.
It includes taking
care of our bodies
and recognizing that
our daily habits and
behaviors, such as
nutrition, sleep and
movement, have a
significant impact on
our overall health
and well-being.
Social well-being is
defined as developing
and nurturing positive
connections with
others. Building a
healthy network with
family, friends and
coworkers allows you
to feel authentic and
valued and provides a
sense of belonging.
Financial well-being
is the ability to
confidently manage
financial life today,
while preparing for the
future and anything
unexpected along the
way. Taking advantage
of available financial
resources will ensure
you make choices that
allow you to enjoy life.
Career well-being
focuses on providing
employees positive
work experiences
and opportunities
to achieve their
professional goals.
This is achieved
by supporting
employees’ growth
through training
and development,
recognizing
and celebrating
accomplishments
and promoting career
conversations.
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