Although companies have adopted wellness policies in recent years, creating a culture that’s embedded in wellbeing is more effective in improving the employee experience.

Workers no longer want an open office concept. Instead, employees want a workplace that values their wellbeing, collaborative opportunities, and productivity.

A new survey from the American Psychological Association shows that 56% of employees cite low pay as the main source of their work-related stress.

Analysis from Lensa Insights identified the best and worst states for work-life balance using commute times, weekly work hours, a well-being index, and Glassdoor ratings.

While much has been said about the negatives of a daily commute, a new study from University College London shows that this travel may actually benefit workers.

McKinsey & Co. and LeanIn.Org’s annual Women in the Workplace report finds that the gap between women and men experiencing burnout has almost doubled from last year.

Although there has been growing enthusiasm for four day work weeks among companies and even governments, there are still challenges facing this arrangement.

Stress levels have reached a new height since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Nature can help relieve stress, but it can also help workers feel more inspired, creative, and connected at work.

A new study commissioned by CIPHR shows that 84% of British workers can identify one or more work-related reasons contributing to their stress.

Nike has joined the ranks of other companies like LinkedIn and Mozilla in shutting down their corporate offices for one week to allow staff to unplug and relax.

Companies like LinkedIn and Hootsuite have started allowing most employees to take a collective week off in order to prevent and reduce the risk of burnout.

Although hybrid working has become a core tenet of employee wellness, there is more that companies can do to support the physical and mental health of workers.