Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of January 14, 2020)

Finland is considering a four-day week. Is this the secret of happiness? – The Guardian, January 6, 2020 The new 34-year-old Finnish prime minister has floated the proposal of reduced working hours to boost productivity and cut carbon emissions. This article presents the evidence behind the idea. In a nutshell: It works! Different recent studies conducted around the world show that working less enhances productivity…

Initiative Trends

Global Wellness Institute Initiative Micro Trends 2025 Trends VIEW ALL 2025 TRENDS 2024 Trends VIEW ALL 2024 TRENDS   2023 Trends VIEW ALL 2023 TRENDS   2022 Trends   2021 Trends       The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that are independently chaired and run. The resources, editorial, research and opinions presented by the Initiatives do not necessarily…

Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Trends

Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Trends 2025 Trends TREND 1: Workplace Wellbeing as a Business Strategy TREND 2: Wellbeing Intelligence in the AI Age – Balancing Tech with Human Flourishing TREND 3: Companies Take Action to Address Loneliness, Increase Social Connection TREND 4: Organizations Shift from Risk Management to Healthy Lifestyle Focus about Alcohol Use TREND 5: Recovery in the Workplace TREND 6: Brain Health in Workplace…

Immersion Initiative Trends

Immersion Initiative Trends As we emerge from the cocoon-like existence that managing the pandemic required, there is a collective urgency to revitalize, strengthen and heal from within. People are eagerly intent on learning or returning to the practices that encourage wellbeing and thriving in the welcomed dawn of a post-pandemic era. The mandated physical distancing and abruptly halted social gatherings forced unforeseen self-reliance and, for…

Hydrothermal Initiative Trends

Hydrothermal Initiative Trends   2025 Trends TREND 1: Water Sustainability – Rethinking Spa Water Use TREND 2: Ice Bath Backlash – A Shift Toward Gentler Cooling TREND 3: Saunas, Saunas Everywhere, All at Once TREND 4: Hospitality Brands Risk Getting Left Behind TREND 5: Immersive Wellness – Creating Gateways to Awe and Deep Connection READ MORE 2025 Initiative Micro-Trends Report The Global Wellness Institute serves…

Digital Wellness Initiative Trends

Digital Wellness Initiative Trends 2023 Trends Coming Soon The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that are independently chaired and run. The resources, editorial, research and opinions presented by the Initiatives do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Global Wellness Institute.