Wellness at work is having a moment—but is it here to stay, or just another HR trend with a fancy water bottle? 🧘♀️ From desk yoga to digital detoxes, the wellness boom has definitely reached the workplace. But the real question is: are we ticking boxes or truly changing culture?
I recently signed up for private medical—it felt like an investment in myself. And honestly, knowing I have quick access to support if I need it? Game changer. I also came across MG Rehab, who offer brilliant physical therapy and recovery options. Knowing services like that are out there makes you think—wellness isn’t fluffy, it’s fundamental.
Here are five ways HR can move from perks to purpose:
🩺 1. Offer practical benefits – Things like private medical, mental health support, or physical therapy (like MG Rehab) show real commitment to people’s wellbeing.
📣 2. Ask what your team actually needs – Don’t guess. Wellness looks different to a single parent than it does to a 25-year-old gym enthusiast.
📆 3. Make it part of the working week – It’s not a benefit if no one has time to use it. Build wellness into the rhythm of the day.
🎯 4. Ditch the gimmicks – If it doesn’t improve someone’s life, don’t waste budget on it.
🧠 5. Train managers to spot burnout early – They’re your front line. Give them tools, not just tick-lists.
👉 If you’d like help designing a wellbeing strategy that actually works, the People Vision team is here. Let’s build something meaningful together. 🌿