The Wellness Blog

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: The Parallel Between Physical and Mental Emergencies When someone collapses from cardiac arrest, most of us know the immediate action: call for help and start CPR. We’ve been trained, reminded, and reassured that chest compressions and quick intervention can save a life. But what happens when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis - a panic attack, a spiral of suicidal thoughts, or a sudden psychotic break? Unlike CPR, few people feel equipped to interve

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

Wellness Workdays is shaping the future of workplace culture and wellness with the launch of the International Institute for Workplace Well-Being — a global initiative designed to empower wellness leaders around the world.

Manufacturing employees play a critical role in the economy, ensuring that products are built, assembled, and delivered efficiently....