Engage in positive sharing
Sharing positive experiences can enhance group wellbeing through emotional contagion.
What You'll Do
Schedule a quick chat with a socially central team member to share positive experiences.
Scientific Basis
Engaging highly-connected individuals in support groups improved overall group wellbeing by 9%, leveraging emotional contagion.
Lipovac, D., Hajdu, L., Wie, S.T.S., & Nyrud, A.Q. (2020). Improving Mental Wellbeing in Organizations with Targeted Psychosocial Interventions. Business Systems Research, 11(2), 33–47.The Science of Impact
Improving group wellbeing by 9% can lead to enhanced team performance and productivity.
Targeting socially central individuals can be a cost-effective strategy for mental health interventions in workplaces.
Enhanced group wellbeing can reduce absenteeism and improve overall job satisfaction.
Pro Tips
Engage socially central team members in regular support discussions at least once a week.
Implement group activities that encourage emotional sharing and support bi-weekly.
Provide training for leaders on how to identify and support central individuals in their teams.