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Employee wellness programs aren’t just a nice-to-have anymore—they’ve become a core part of the modern workplace. Today’s employees expect their companies to care about their health and well-being, and smart employers recognize that wellness initiatives pay off for everyone involved.

Sick leave can take a serious toll on your business. Lost productivity, extra coverage costs, and burnout from understaffed teams—it all adds up fast. And while the pandemic spotlighted health like never before, the need for proactive wellness strategies hasn’t gone away.

It’s increasingly clear: organizational change often comes with a hidden cost. According to recent research, transitions like restructuring, layoffs, or policy updates raise stress levels, harm well-being, and dampen engagement unless they're managed thoughtfully.

Society is more open than ever about mental health—support is accessible via apps, public resources are widely available, and therapy is no longer taboo. Yet in the workplace, mental health often remains unspoken, impacting employee well-being and productivity.  

Every team has its mix. You have the overachievers who thrive on going the extra mile. Then there are the reliable, day-in-day-out contributors who keep the wheels turning. And yes, you’ve probably got a few under-performers who haven’t quite hit their stride.