The success of any corporate wellbeing strategy relies heavily on its integration into the company’s core culture. A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing initiatives sees better engagement, improved mental health, and lower turnover. In fact, 87% of employees expect their organisation to support their health and wellness, and those that do see significant improvements in workplace culture and employee productivity.

To start, leaders must ensure that wellbeing isn’t just an add-on but a fundamental part of the workplace health solutions. This can be achieved by embedding mental health support and wellbeing programs into everyday business practices. One example is encouraging microbreaks during the workday. Short breaks for mindfulness or movement can improve focus and reduce stress. Companies like Salesforce have implemented such practices, and as a result, they’ve seen a measurable impact on employee satisfaction and retention.

Additionally, creating employee health benefits that offer access to resilience training and stress management tools for employees ensures that wellbeing is part of daily life, not just crisis management. Training managers to recognize signs of stress or burnout and equipping them with tools to support their team is also essential for creating a supportive culture.

Lastly, fostering employee recognition and reward and recognition platforms tied to wellbeing goals can be incredibly powerful. Celebrating small wins in personal health journeys, such as completing a resilience workshop or consistently engaging with employee health & wellbeing tools, can keep employees motivated.