The Wellness Blog

In today’s workplace landscape, where remote and hybrid schedules are common and screens dominate the workday, many professionals find themselves seated for long stretches. For HR leaders, wellness professionals, and organizational decision-makers, one question looms large: What happens to mental health when movement takes a back seat? The answer is both urgent and instructive. An emerging body of research shows that extended sedentary behavior is more than just a physical he

American workplaces run on brains - but our bodies pay the price when most work happens in chairs. The typical employee now sits for six to eight hours on a workday, commuting, typing, and Zooming. Too much sedentary time is linked with higher risks of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and earlier mortality, even in people who also exercise. The solution is not simply adding a gym perk. It is redesigning the workday so small, frequent bouts of movement become the easy

Introduction: Why “Behavioral Health” Is Driving the Next Wave of Wellness Jobs If you’ve felt like mental well-being suddenly sits at the center of every conversation-workplace benefits, primary care, digital health apps-you’re not imagining it. Demand for support with stress, anxiety, sleep, substance use, and everyday behavior change has surged in the U.S., while access to traditional therapy and psychiatry remains limited in many communities. Federal data shows large swat

Introduction: Mental Health at Work - The Untapped Frontier In today’s workplace, conversations around safety usually conjure images of hard hats, ergonomic chairs, or compliance checklists. Yet one of the most critical aspects of workplace safety is often overlooked: mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences a mental health condition each year . This means that in any given office, call center, factory floor, o

Introduction: Why 60 Hours Matters More Than You Think For professionals in healthcare, wellness, education, and countless other...

Introduction: When Knowledge Isn’t Enough Consider this: A personal trainer spends weeks designing a perfectly periodized workout plan. A...

Introduction: The Power of Asking the Right Questions Imagine launching a wellness initiative across your organization—health screenings,...

Introduction: Why “One-Size-Fits-All” No Longer Works In today’s dynamic and diverse workplace, designing wellness programs that cater to...

In today’s fast-paced, competitive work environment, organizations are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of employee wellness....

Introduction: More Than Just a Day Off When an employee calls in sick, it might seem like a routine occurrence—part of the natural rhythm...

Introduction: Why Healthy Habits Matter More Than You Think We all know that habits shape our lives. From the time we wake up to how we...

Introduction: Why Sleep Deserves Center Stage We live in a culture that often glorifies sleeplessness as a badge of honor. From...

Introduction: The Case for School Employee Wellness When we think of schools, we often picture students filling classrooms, learning new...

Introduction: The Engineering Dilemma Engineering is often lauded as one of the most intellectually rewarding and high-impact...

Supermarket employees play a vital role in society, ensuring that communities have access to fresh food and essential household goods....

The construction industry is one of the most physically demanding and hazardous fields, with workers facing numerous health and safety...

The wellness industry has seen a seismic shift with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). Once reliant on generic wellness...

It isn't news to you that clear communication is essential for leaders. But communication isn’t just about speaking effectively, it’s...

Call for Speakers announced for the 12th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference being held virtually on April 10, 2025.

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness and occupational health programs, is proud to offer SellingWellness, a...