Turning Safety and Wellbeing into a Competitive Edge: Wellness Workdays CEO and Founder to Speak at NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness solutions, is proud to announce that its CEO and Founder, Debra Wein, will speak at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 15. Wein will lead a session titled, "Transforming Safety and Wellbeing into a Competitive Business Advantage."

The session will examine how organizations can move beyond viewing workplace safety and employee wellbeing as compliance or cost centers and instead leverage them as strategic drivers of business performance. Wein will explore how data-driven, integrated wellness and safety strategies can help organizations reduce injury and health-related costs, improve productivity, strengthen employee engagement and retention, and support long-term profitability.

“Safety and well-being are no longer separate from business strategy—they are essential to it,” said Debra Wein, CEO and Founder of Wellness Workdays. “When organizations take a comprehensive, data-driven approach to employee health and safety, they can create healthier and more productive workforces while also improving business outcomes. The organizations that recognize this connection and act on it will be better positioned to attract and retain talent, manage costs, and gain a competitive advantage.”

Drawing on more than two decades of experience developing and implementing workplace health programs, Wein will share practical strategies and real-world insights for connecting employee wellbeing with safety performance and measurable business results. The session will highlight the importance of integrating physical health, mental and behavioral health, injury prevention, and population health management into a comprehensive approach to workforce wellbeing.

The 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo brings together more than 12,500 safety, health, and environmental professionals for education, networking, and access to the latest technologies, products, and services shaping the industry. With educational sessions ranging from introductory to advanced topics and more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, the event provides attendees with opportunities to explore emerging safety and health solutions and connect with industry leaders.

Learn more about the event and register to attend at https://2026congress.nsc.org/home.