Workplace Wellbeing: When good intentions at work miss the mark

With interest in workplace wellness initiatives growing, experts warn that ‘one-size-fits-all’ interventions may not address core employee concerns

Deirdre O’Shea: ‘It makes financial sense to invest in workplace wellness.’ Picture: iStock

Next Wednesday, April 29, is National Workplace Wellbeing Day. Organised by the business representative group, Ibec, its aim is to prompt organisations to question if they are providing their employees with the supports they need to thrive at work.

Such supports in the form of workplace wellness programmes are becoming increasingly popular with organisations now offering stress management classes, resilience workshops, and gym memberships.