Workplace Wellness

8 articles

A split image contrasting an engaged, mentally sharp worker with a stressed, fatigued worker, highlighting the impact of job qualities on cognitive function.
Personal Growth

Qualities of Jobs That Boost Mental Sharpness

A recent study found that simply being employed isn't enough to boost cognitive function; the type of work, specifically its verbal demands and training opportunities, makes a significant difference.

Victor Huang·September 4, 2026
A calm and productive office environment where employees are focused, demonstrating the positive impact of mindfulness on workplace efficiency.
Workplace

Mindful Workplaces Cut Productivity Loss by 15%.

Knowledge workers lose an average of 2.

Alina Petrov·August 15, 2026
Diverse employees in a modern office, with one receiving support from an HR representative, highlighting the importance of accessible mental health resources.
Workplace

Making Employee Mental Health Benefits Actually Work

Despite 98% of mid-to-large companies offering employee assistance programs, a staggering 96% of their workforce annually fails to use them.

Marcus Ellery·August 9, 2026
Overwhelmed New Zealand office workers experiencing stress, symbolizing the rising mental health challenges and lost productivity impacting businesses.
Workplace

NZ businesses face rising mental health issues, costing lost workdays.

New Zealand businesses are losing up to 94.

Marcus Ellery·July 9, 2026
Split image showing a vibrant, collaborative office environment contrasted with a solitary, stressed employee in a dim workspace, symbolizing the gap in mental health support.
Workplace

Workplace Mental Health Awareness Soars, But Access to Support Lags Behind

One in five Gen Z men (aged 18-26) have taken mental health leave, a rate equal to their female counterparts, according to Fair Play Talks .

Marcus Ellery·July 4, 2026
A split image contrasting a stressed employee with a calm, engaged employee, symbolizing effective burnout prevention strategies in a modern office.
Workplace

How to Prevent Employee Burnout: Strategies for the Modern Workplace in 2026

Nearly one-third of all employees report feeling burned out as 2026 progresses, according to Paychex .

Marcus Ellery·May 15, 2026
Professionals participating in a supportive workshop focused on mental health within their professional development.
Personal Growth

Integrating Mental Health Support Into Professional Development Will Be Crucial By 2026

Untreated mental health conditions are silently costing U.

Victor Huang·May 12, 2026
A laptop screen displaying glowing data streams, symbolizing the dual nature of corporate wellness data and its associated privacy risks.
Workplace

Corporate Wellness Data Analytics: Understanding the Privacy Risks

In the US, the sensitive health data collected by your company's wellness program operates under regulations so loose they barely exist, leaving your personal information vulnerable.

Marcus Ellery·April 27, 2026