If you want to run a more effective workplace wellbeing initiative in 2026, start here Author: Nicholas Layne What is the future of workplace wellbeing? This is the question we ask ourselves each year, seeking to align our own strategies with the changing landscape and emerging empirical evidence. In 2026, a convergence of structural forces such as demographic shifts, technological acceleration, economic volatility, and…
The Hidden Cost of Frontline Fatigue (and the Ripple Effect on Teams) Author: Ahna de Vena, BFA Frontline fatigue is not a personal wellbeing issue. It’s an organizational capacity issue. When recovery is insufficient, it shows up in measurable ways: diminished decision quality, more mistakes, strained communication, rising turnover risk, and an emotional climate that becomes harder to lead and harder to work inside. ‘Frontline…
The Missing Chapter at Work: Closing the Menopause Talent Gap Author: Talya Landau Bsc, CHC Workplaces have spent the last two decades building policies that support maternity and early parenthood. But they skipped the next chapter: menopause. There is a conversation happening in millions of workplaces – in hushed tones, in hallway conversations, and during quick breaks between meetings. It is a conversation about hot…
Emotional Regulation as Preventive Health: A Missing Piece by Natalie Grinvalds, MPH, PhD, BS, CHES Introduction Despite significant investment in workplace wellbeing initiatives, many organizations continue to see rising burnout, disengagement, and stress-related absence. This points to a key gap in many strategies: limited attention to how employees respond emotionally to workplace stressors. Emotional regulation, the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in…
From Wellness Programs to Workplace Transformation: How Leading Organizations Are Rethinking Workforce Wellbeing By Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH For those who lead wellbeing initiatives in their organizations, a familiar frustration often emerges: launching programs employees genuinely want, measuring participation, tracking engagement, yet still wondering why the needle barely moves on burnout and stress. This challenge is widespread. According to McLean & Company’s 2025 research, only…
Resource Recommendation by Ellenit Serrano Created in partnership with the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford and founding member, Indeed, the Work Wellbeing Playbook provides a summary of top science-based interventions proven to improve workplace wellbeing. Truly a global resource, it is available in English, Dutch, French, and German versions. The playbook can be leveraged by business leaders to craft a holistic employee…
