Promoting Wellbeing at Work: Practical Ideas for Employers

By Chris Tomkinson Founder at GoVida - The Employee Wellbeing Platform

Work and wellbeing are deeply connected.

Adults spend approximately 60–70% of their waking lives at work or engaged in work-related activity. That makes the workplace one of the most influential environments for shaping habits, mindset and overall health.

When organisations actively promote wellbeing, the benefits extend far beyond health outcomes. Teams that feel supported and cared for are more engaged, more productive and more loyal.

As the saying goes:

Today, that sentiment is more relevant than ever.

Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters More Than Ever

Employee expectations have shifted significantly in recent years.

According to the Great Expectations Global Employee Research Report, 92 % of employees say that wellbeing is important when choosing a new employer. Wellbeing is no longer a “nice to have” – it has become a key factor in recruitment, retention and performance.

However, implementing effective workplace wellbeing initiatives is not always straightforward.

Wellbeing often sits within HR and People teams who are:

• Managing multiple strategic priorities
• Supporting diverse workforce needs
• Balancing compliance and culture
• Not medical practitioners

The intention to support wellbeing is strong. The challenge is delivering it in a way that is practical, positive and sustainable.

The Delicate Balance of Workplace Wellbeing

There is a natural tension in workplace wellbeing.

Employers want to support their people – but they must avoid:

• Over-medicalising the workplace
• Creating pressure around health behaviours
• Being perceived as intrusive
• Encroaching on personal life

Wellbeing messaging that feels clinical, heavy or deficit-focused can unintentionally disengage employees.

At GoVida, we believe in a positive, proactive approach.

We focus on possibility, optimism and sustainable daily habits.

When wellbeing is framed around what is possible – participation and engagement increase.

The Power of Small, Sustainable Habits

The most effective workplace wellbeing strategies are built around simple, repeatable behaviours such as:

• Moving more throughout the day
• Staying hydrated
• Taking short, structured breathing breaks
• Checking in with energy and mindset

These behaviours are small – but consistently reinforced, they create meaningful impact over time.

The workplace is an ideal environment to encourage these micro-habits because:

• Visual cues influence behaviour
• Culture reinforces consistency
• Teams normalise participation
• Leaders can model positive habits

Often, small prompts can create powerful shifts.

Supporting HR Teams with Practical Tools

We understand that HR and People teams need:

• Low-friction initiatives
• Positive and inclusive messaging
• Easy-to-deploy resources
• Privacy-conscious approaches

That’s why we created our Workplace Wellbeing Poster Toolkit.

These professionally designed A3 and A4 print-ready posters are designed to:

• Promote sustainable daily wellbeing behaviours
• Reinforce positive habits
• Support stress reduction and focus
• Encourage movement and hydration
• Fit seamlessly into workplace environments

They are not medical guidance.
They are positive prompts.

They are designed to support – not overwhelm.

To support these positive wellbeing habits, we’ve created a free Workplace Wellbeing Poster Toolkit you can download in both A3 and A4 formats.
👉 Download the free posters