Why Step Challenges Alone Are No Longer Enough for Employee Wellbeing
Step challenges have long been a popular way to encourage workplace wellness. They are simple, familiar, and effective at motivating employees to move more during the day. But employee wellbeing has changed. Today, organizations need more than step counts alone. They need programs that support physical activity, mental wellbeing, social connection, education, and long-term engagement. […]
Top 10 Wellness Challenge Ideas for 2026
Wellness challenges are a proven way to turn good intentions into lasting habits. Whether your goal is boosting morale, building camaraderie, or encouraging daily movement, challenges make employee wellness fun, social, and sustainable. In 2026, the most effective employee wellness challenges are those that meet people where they are—digitally, socially, and physically. Here are ten […]
The Impact of Employee Wellness Programs on Retention
In today’s talent-driven economy, retaining top performers is just as important as hiring them. As competition for skilled employees intensifies, organizations are looking beyond compensation and benefits packages to find meaningful ways to keep their teams engaged and committed. One solution is proving especially powerful: employee wellness programs. The link between employee wellness and employee […]
Wellness Programs for Employers: Ideas That Make a Real Impact
Workplace wellness is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic imperative. Employees value health, balance, and purpose in their work environment, and the best companies are responding with wellness programs that support the whole person. For employers, building a thoughtful wellness strategy goes beyond perks. It’s about cultivating a workplace culture where physical, mental, and […]
Top 10 Employee Wellness Programs for 2026
Workplace well-being continues to evolve—and in 2026, the emphasis is squarely on creating supportive environments that champion the well-being of the whole employee. From mental health resources to movement-based initiatives, the most impactful employee wellness programs are those that feel both personal and practical. Whether you’re building a new wellness strategy or enhancing an existing […]
What Are Corporate and Employee Wellness Programs?
Key Takeaways Corporate and employee wellness programs improve workplace well-being by combining physical activity, mental health support, and preventive care into structured initiatives that employees can easily engage with. These programs succeed by creating consistent habits, such as daily movement, better sleep, and balanced nutrition, that strengthen both health and productivity over time. Organizations that […]
Vicious Cycle: Depression and Weight Gain Often Go Together
A bout of depression can trigger a bump in body weight among people struggling with obesity, a new study has found. People who had an increase in symptoms related to depression experienced an increase in their weight a month later, researchers report in the journal PLOS One. “Overall, this suggests that individuals with overweight or obesity […]
Depression Can Be a Killer for People With Diabetes
Many people with type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, and this combination can lead to premature death, researchers say. “More than 35 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 95 million have prediabetes, making diabetes one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.,” said study co-author Jagdish Khubchandani. He is a professor of […]
Suppressing Negative Thoughts Can Sometimes Be Healthy, Study Contends
A longstanding core belief of mental health maintains that people must confront their fears to ease the anxiety and depression stemming from those negative thoughts. Now a new study argues that, for some people, suppressing negative thoughts and worries might be a more successful strategy. Mental health actually improved for some study participants after they […]
Extreme Heat Can Take Toll on People Battling Mental Health Issues
While the record-breaking heat the United States is experiencing this summer can stress people to their limits, it can be particularly hard to navigate for those with mental health issues. “All mental illnesses increase with heat because it results in more fatigue, irritability and anxiety, and it can exacerbate depressive episodes,” said Dr. Asim Shah, executive […]