The Wellness Blog

Employee wellness is not just a benefit initiative - it is a strategic driver of productivity, retention, morale, safety, and healthcare outcomes. While employers often lead wellness initiatives, labor unions are uniquely positioned to influence and strengthen workplace well-being from the ground up. For decades, unions have advocated for safer working conditions, fair wages, healthcare benefits, and work-life protections. Today, that mission increasingly includes mental heal

Introduction: Safety Is More Than Hard Hats and Harnesses Construction has long been recognized as one of the most hazardous industries in the world. From working at heights and operating heavy machinery to exposure to extreme weather and physically demanding tasks, the risks are undeniable. Yet, while organizations have made significant strides in improving physical safety protocols, a critical component is often overlooked - employee well-being. Image by Freepik Today, lead

Many organizations today offer wellness programs. Fewer can say their employees actively use them. It is a common frustration. Companies invest in health risk assessments, fitness challenges, mental health resources, and incentives, yet participation remains low. The problem is not a lack of resources. It is a lack of alignment between what is offered and what employees truly need, value, and trust. Image by Freepik Designing a wellness program that employees actually use req

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs, today announced that nine organizations have achieved the prestigious 2026 Best Wellness Employer Gold Certification. This year’s honorees include Careforth, City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, City of Portland, Maine, Groov-Pin Corporation, Harris Health, Kennebunk Savings, New Balance, Norway Savings Bank, and Orlando Utilities Commission. The Best Wellness Employer program, developed by Wellness