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Winter 2025 Well Workplace Award Winners

January 5, 2026

Congratulations to the winter 2025 Well Workplace Award winners!

Avoiding the “All-or-Nothing” Resolution Trap by Using the Habit Loop

December 29, 2025

January is National Staying Healthy Month, a reminder to prioritize sustainable habits that can support a healthy, balanced lifestyle and prevent the “all-or-nothing” mentality.

Well Workplace Award Gold Winner: The University of North Alabama

December 8, 2025

Wellness is embedded in the culture at the University of North Alabama, encouraging employees to be more mindful of the choices they make and how those choices impact their health and well-being.

Well Workplace Award Gold Winner: Shenandoah Medical Center

November 24, 2025

Shenandoah Medical Center, a 2025 Well Workplace Award recipient, has demonstrated exceptional and comprehensive worksite wellness strategies grounded in the 7 Benchmarks, earning them recognition as a Gold Winner.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Health Literacy

November 3, 2025

It's always a challenge getting individuals to understand the value of participating in a worksite wellness program. A major reason for this issue, and therefore the solution, may be hidden in plain sight: health literacy.

The Impact of Wellness Incentives

September 29, 2025

A recent report from the International Foundation suggests organizations that provide motivation in the form of incentives tend to have better participation in their wellness initiatives, likely leading to improvement in several workforce measures.

Mindfulness at Work: When “Just Breathe” Isn’t Enough

August 25, 2025

As part of a broader wellness initiative, mindfulness can be a meaningful workplace wellness strategy. The key, however, is recognizing that mindfulness is not a one-size-fits-all solution. When, how, and why it’s implemented matters.

Aging and Organizational Strategies

August 18, 2025

Aging impacts us both personally and professionally, highlighting the vital role workplaces play in supporting employees and plan participants.

The Truth About Sitting and Standing

August 11, 2025

We've all heard the phrase, "sitting is the new smoking," and many of us have adjusted our setups or switched to standing desks in response. But as the trend has gained popularity, it’s also sparked debate. What is the healthiest way to work?

The Well Workplace Process Explained

April 28, 2025

The Well Workplace Process demonstrates an organization's commitment to creating a supportive, healthy workplace while also fostering employee well-being and long-term organizational success.