You have an opportunity to bring well-being into the daily workflow. And one of the most effective ways to do that is by making well-being part of your conversations.

This guide gives you specific language to start conversations with your people during the onboarding process and beyond. You may find these prompts useful during the Entry Interview, performance reviews, and regular one-on-ones or check-ins. If you're a manager, you can also use these prompts to support your team members’ Well-Being Plans. Once they’ve completed their plan, discuss it together and offer your support.

Well-Being Conversation Prompts

1. What are the most important things in your life outside of work? How can I support you?
2. Who do you want to be at work? As a teammate, what qualities do you want to bring to your work each day?
3. What are your well-being goals?
4. Have you started taking any Microsteps to build new habits?
5. How would you define success in your new role?
6. Can you share some of the limiting beliefs you reframed in your Well-Being Plan? If I notice you struggling with them, I’ll be here to help you course-correct.
7. What life-work boundaries are most important to you?
8. What kind of work environment helps you do your best work and be your best self?
9. What makes you feel stressed, drained, or frustrated at work? How can I support you when it comes to these challenges?
10. What are your preferred communication methods?
11. What activities help you unplug and recharge when you’re stressed or overwhelmed?
12. How do you connect to a larger sense of the purpose and meaning of your work? Is there anything specific that excites and motivates you?