OCTOBER 2018HR TECH OUTLOOK8In a world driven by smartphones, emails, and social media, it is not surprising that many wellness initiatives utilize technology to drive employee engagement and outcomes. There is an app out there for anything ­ from weight loss challenges, to tracking biometrics data, to practicing mindfulness. Considering limited resources and the speed of technological advances, should HR practitioners invest in a robust intranet, or mobile technologies to promote employee wellness? The answer is both. While mobile tools help access relevant physical wellness information anytime, anywhere, the intranet is uniquely positioned to become a hub that reinforces the social aspect of wellbeing in a workplace. A well-designed intranet can cultivate a sense of connectedness among your employees ­ to your brand, to coworkers, and to the communities.When designing employee experiences and developing internal communications, The Washington Post's HR team takes a holistic approach towards the concept of wellness. We view employee wellness as having four distinct components: physical, emotional, financial, and social. Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment is a critical component of The Post's culture. And the company's intranet, GuidePost, has become indispensable in addressing employees' needs for connectedness and social acceptance.In MyOpinionIrina Shestakova, Director of Total Rewards, The Washington PostByUsing Technology to Promote Employee Wellness
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