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# Glossary

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# Well-being

Well-being is commonly defined as a holistic measure of life quality. The [Merriam-Webster Dictionary](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being) describes it as "the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous." Global organizations further refine this concept. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights well-being as the ability to realize one’s potential and manage everyday stresses. The OECD assesses it through a multi-dimensional framework that balances "material living conditions" (such as income and housing) with "quality of life" (including work-life balance, education, and health). These perspectives position well-being as a balance between an individual’s internal resources and their external environment.

In manufacturing, well-being has shifted from a secondary benefit to a strategic priority in [**Industry 5.0**](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/industry-5.0). Unlike the efficiency focus of [Industry 4.0](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/industry4.0), Industry 5.0 is "human-centric," emphasizing psychological safety and physical flourishing. This involves deploying collaborative robots (cobotics) to alleviate physical strain and intuitive [AI](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/artificial-intelligence) interfaces to minimize cognitive overload.

By prioritizing well-being, manufacturers build resilient workplaces that prevent burnout and retain technical expertise. Recent trends show that professionals now consider well-being a fundamental right rather than an optional benefit. Psychological safety, or the assurance that individuals can make mistakes or speak up without fear of punishment, is a key factor.

In the "phygital" era, demand for work-life balance and meaningful use of technology is rising. Data indicates that younger generations, such as [Gen Z](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/generation-z-gen-z) and Alpha, value mental support and a respectful culture more than traditional salary incentives, making well-being essential for [talent retention](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/talent-retention).

### RELATED WORDS

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- [World Steel Association (worldsteel)](https://www.o2oh.com/glossary/world-steel-association-worldsteel)

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