Workplace Wellness that Works

Résumé du livre

Laura Putnam is the founder and CEO of Motion Infusion, a well-being consultation firm. As well as being heavily involved in the American Heart Association, Putnam is a trainer, dancer and consultant, and works with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s visualization technique before her Olympic victory highlights the power of having a clear vision, a principle that can be applied to workplace wellness. Creating a visual representation of achievable goals, like a collage, can guide and motivate teams, as seen in Teresa Snyder’s Get Vitality initiative, which emphasized the interconnectedness of self-care and soft skills. Effective wellness programs address both physical and emotional well-being—encouraging movement through practices like walking meetings and fostering resilience with mindfulness techniques. However, engagement hinges on workplace culture, which shapes values, norms, and employee satisfaction. Companies like Zappos and IDEO demonstrate how prioritizing culture boosts morale and productivity. To elevate wellness initiatives, an interdisciplinary approach involving diverse departments and external partnerships can ensure comprehensive support. Leadership involvement and consistent evaluation are also critical for success. Strategies like rebranding wellness terms or embedding programs into existing structures can overcome skepticism, while fostering competence, autonomy, and relatedness sustains motivation. Nudges and prompts, such as redesigning environments to encourage healthier choices, further reinforce positive behaviors, creating a workplace that naturally supports well-being.

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