Build a holistic wellness program your employees actually use
Free, practical guides to designing employee wellness programs that support the whole person, from physical and mental health to financial, social and career wellbeing.
Eight dimensions of employee wellbeing
Traditional programs stop at steps and screenings. Holistic programs support every part of an employee's life that affects how they feel and perform at work.
Five steps to a holistic wellness program
Assess needs
Survey employees and review benefits data to find the gaps that matter most.
Get buy-in
Secure a leadership sponsor, a budget and a cross-functional wellness committee.
Design the mix
Pick offerings across all eight dimensions, not just physical health.
Motivate
Use challenges, rewards and recognition to drive sustained participation.
Measure
Track participation, engagement and outcomes, then report value to leadership.
Practical guides for every stage
How to Start a Corporate Wellness Program: A 10-Step Plan
Learn how to start a corporate wellness program with a 10-step plan, 90-day timeline, sample survey questions, budget drivers and launch metrics.
Read guide →Program Design44 Employee Wellness Program Ideas, by Dimension and Budget
44 employee wellness program ideas sorted by wellness dimension and budget, with remote-friendly flags and a simple way to pick ideas from survey data.
Read guide →EngagementWellness Challenges for Employees: 36 Ideas and How to Run Them
36 wellness challenges for employees across sleep, movement, mindfulness, money and more, plus how to run them and a ready-to-use 12-month calendar.
Read guide →MeasurementWellness Program ROI: What the Evidence Says and How to Measure
An honest look at wellness program ROI: what major studies found, why VOI matters, a measurement framework, a worked formula and how to report to leadership.
Read guide →Program DesignWellness Committee Guide: Roles, Charter, Agenda and Ideas
How to start a wellness committee: who to recruit, a roles table, sample charter, meeting agenda template and 15 wellness committee ideas that work.
Read guide →BenefitsLifestyle Spending Account (LSA): A Complete Employer Guide
What a lifestyle spending account is, how LSAs are taxed, how they compare to HSAs, FSAs and HRAs, eligible expenses, and how to set allowances and policies.
Read guide →Free wellness program planning checklist
Five phases, from building the foundation to measuring results. Print it, share it with your committee, or use it as your project plan.
Common questions
What is a holistic wellness program?
A holistic wellness program is an employer-sponsored program that supports the whole person: physical, emotional, social, financial, occupational, intellectual, environmental and spiritual wellbeing. Instead of focusing only on biometrics or weight loss, it combines resources, activities, incentives and culture-building across all of these dimensions.
Who is this site for?
HR, benefits and People leaders, wellness coordinators and committee members who are building or improving an employee wellness program.
Do I need a big budget to run a holistic wellness program?
No. Many effective ideas cost little or nothing, such as walking meetings, peer recognition, lunch-and-learns led by employees, and promoting benefits you already pay for, like your EAP. Budget matters more for incentives, platforms and expert-led services as the program grows.