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…
Workplace Wellbeing Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Jessica Grossmeier, Author, Speaker, Researcher, Jessica Grossmeier Consulting, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Ellenit Serrano, Advisor, Coach, Founder, Yoga Instructor, United States From Uncertainty to Readiness How economic uncertainty, AI Acceleration, work intensification and demographic change are redesigning work. In 2026, workplace wellbeing is shaped by organizational readiness enabled through enterprise infrastructure. Converging structural forces—demographic shifts, technological acceleration, economic volatility…
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…
June is World Workplace Wellbeing Month, a time when organizations and individuals worldwide come together to champion the health, happiness, and full potential of employees. This year, the Workplace Wellbeing Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute is especially excited to highlight events and resources that expand on the 2025 Workplace Wellbeing Trends we’ve identified. These are trends that are shaping the future of work, from…
Why Recovery Deserves a Seat at the Leadership Table Author: Ahna de Vena, BFA Sleep and recovery are rarely mentioned in boardrooms, yet failure to protect it quietly undermines performance at every level of modern organizations. While we continue to invest in training, strategy, and performance metrics, the biological foundation of high-functioning leadership—restorative sleep and recovery, the very thing that enables those investments to take…
Joyspan as a Cornerstone of Longevity: Enhancing Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace  Author: Elizabeth Bachrad, MA, MSc and Talya Landau, Bsc, CHC Photo credit: Getty Images / Unsplash The concept of joyspan highlights the significance of time spent experiencing joy and fulfillment, shifting the focus beyond mere lifespan or healthspan. Dr. Kerry Burnight’s 2025 book…
