Have You Made Someone Smile? Building a Culture of Appreciation through Creative Thinking
Organisational Leadership
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To foster a culture of appreciation using creative methods like art therapy and storytelling. Building a positive organizational culture enhances workplace well-being and staff retention.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Organisational Leadership, Human Resource, Staff Engagement, Staff Wellbeing, Organisational Leadership, Culture Building
About this Content
Aims
To foster a culture of appreciation using creative methods like art therapy and storytelling.
Background
COVID-19 highlighted staff burnout and isolation, necessitating innovative ways to boost morale and mental health.
Methods
Developed and showcased artworks, vlogs, and videos to promote gratitude; integrated gratitude into staff induction programs.
Results
Positive feedback from 259 staff surveyed, with enhancements to workplace positivity and reduced burnout.
Conclusion
Building a positive organizational culture enhances workplace well-being and staff retention.
Lessons Learnt
Creative engagement fosters a sustainable culture of appreciation in healthcare settings.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project (Human Resource Category).
Keywords
Staff Appreciation, Art Therapy, Gratitude
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Sandy Tan Hwee Ying |
Project Member(s) | Freda Ha Rui Xuan |
Connect with this contributor!
Sandy Tan Hwee Ying - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_617_SHP_SHM_2021_Have_You_Made_Someone_Smile_Building_a_Culture_of_Appreciation.pdf