Top 10 Employee Well-being Programs experts to follow
Arianna Huffington – Founder of The Huffington Post and CEO of Thrive Global, Huffington has been an outspoken advocate for employee well-being. Her own experience with burnout led her to emphasize the need for work-life balance, sleep, and self-care in corporate cultures.
Dr. Ron Goetzel – As a Senior Scientist and Director of the Institute for Health and Productivity Studies at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Goetzel has researched the financial impact of health promotion programs. His work emphasizes the ROI of well-being initiatives for businesses.
Rajiv Kumar, MD – The president and chief medical officer of Virgin Pulse, Kumar's focus is on technology's role in employee well-being, especially using tools to engage employees in health and wellness initiatives.
Laura Putnam – Author of “Workplace Wellness That Works,” Putnam is an innovator in creating movement-friendly environments in the workplace. Her strategies are all about infusing movement into the daily work routine to promote physical well-being.
Dr. Laura Hamill – As the Chief People Officer at Limeade and co-founder of the Limeade Institute, Dr. Hamill conducts research on well-being, engagement, and inclusion. She emphasizes the importance of a whole-person approach to employee well-being.
Josh Bersin – A prominent industry analyst and founder of Bersin by Deloitte, Bersin's research often touches upon various facets of employee well-being, from learning and development to workplace culture.
Jennifer Moss – A journalist and author, Moss's book “Unlocking Happiness at Work” tackles the crucial topic of employee well-being and its profound impact on productivity and business success.
Jim Purcell – Founder of Returns On Wellbeing Institute, Purcell is a proponent of viewing employee health and well-being not just as a cost, but as an investment with tangible returns.
Dr. Rosie Ward – A consultant and coach, Dr. Ward focuses on creating holistic well-being programs that address not just physical health but also emotional, social, and career well-being.
Henry Albrecht – As the CEO of Limeade, Albrecht pushes for organizations to better care for their employees. Under his leadership, Limeade offers platforms that focus on whole-person well-being and engagement.