A HEALTHY YOU
Fostering a Culture of Well-Being
Celebrating National Employee Wellness Month
June is National Employee Wellness Month – a time for organizations to prioritize, enhance, and evaluate their wellness programs. It’s an opportunity to support whole-person well-being, addressing both physical and mental health.
More companies are recognizing the value of investing in employee wellness, leading to a rise in programs that foster healthier, more engaged workplaces. A strong culture of wellness is linked to higher productivity, lower turnover, and a more satisfied workforce. According to a report by Workhuman and Gallup, wellness initiatives can reduce burnout, improve social well-being, increase feelings of belonging, and promote thriving. In fact, nearly 9 in 10 employees consider a company’s wellness benefits when evaluating a potential employer.
For organizations seeking guidance, Well-Being Champions by Dr. Joel Bennett (founder of Organizational Wellness & Learning Systems) offers practical insights on establishing effective programs.
To support emotional wellness, companies might offer mental health resources, mindfulness sessions, or stress management workshops. Building a supportive, inclusive culture – where employees feel valued and empowered to speak openly about well-being – is also essential.
Physical wellness can be supported through health screenings, fitness classes, or gym discounts. Offering healthy food options and encouraging social connection and team-building activities also contribute to a thriving, resilient workforce.
By participating in National Employee Wellness Month, employers take meaningful steps toward creating a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace.
About the Author
Cynthia Conigliaro is the Sales and Marketing Director for Organizational Wellness and Learning Systems (OWLS), a consulting firm focused on employee emotional wellbeing and organizational culture analysis. For almost five years she has worked alongside the owner of OWLS to design and implement mental health related employee wellness trainings and workshops for organizations across the United States.
For almost 15 years she has had her own health and wellness coaching business. Cynthia works with individuals and groups and runs virtual and in person workshops for employees on a variety of health and wellness topics relating to both physical and mental health. She is an Infinite Possibilities Certified Trainer and a Resilience and Life Coach. She has been a volunteer with the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) for the past 4 years where she sits on both the Programs Committee and the Marketing Committee. Cynthia has her Master of Social Work and her Master of Business Administration from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Spanish from College of the Holy Cross.