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Our new Sodexo whitepaper Healthy Places + Happy People explores how workplace design, culture and services combine to boost wellbeing and performance. In partnership with IWBI and SHAPE Global, it shows that creating spaces where people feel good isn’t a “nice-to-have” - it’s a business advantage. A great read for anyone shaping the workplaces of the future.

👀 “I hate the word productivity.” It’s radical design perspectives galore on the latest episode of Space by Stansons as Antonia Walmsley, Head of Strategy and Design at Unispace Global, joins Guy Stanley for a candid conversation on what workplace strategy should look like in a post-COVID world and how design can truly drive wellness. Productivity is no longer a golden measure for a thriving workplace. Tune in to find out what it is! Full episode is out now! Links can be found in the comments.

Workplace culture doesn’t have to be all business. Laughter can be a powerful connector by reducing stress, building trust, and helping teams thrive. In our latest blog, we explore the science behind humor at work and how it can strengthen wellbeing and performance. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gg39q8sW #WorkplaceWellbeing #WellbeingCulture #HealthyLeadership #OrganizationalWellbeing #HumorAtWork

Where companies choose to work says a lot about how they support their people. It’s no longer just about location or square footage. Forward-thinking businesses are choosing spaces that elevate culture, attract top talent, and drive wellbeing and performance. Here’s what they’re really looking for: ✅ Spaces that reflect their values: flexible, people-focused, and built for both collaboration and focus ✅ Environments that enhance wellbeing with fitness areas, green spaces, and recovery zones that help teams recharge ✅ On-demand experiences that improve the workday, from classes and massage days to nutrition and mental health support ✅ A competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent, where wellbeing infrastructure is now essential, not a perk ✅ Partners that can grow with them through scalable wellness services and responsive support for evolving teams At me.pt, we help businesses and buildings bridge the gap, turning workspace wellbeing into a performance advantage. When your environment supports your people, your people perform better, it’s as simple as that. #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeExperience #FutureOfWork #CorporateWellness #HumanFirst #HighPerformingTeams #WellbeingThatWorks

What does a decade of workplace evolution look like? Workplaced’s MEA Research 2025 brings together insights from 1,300 professionals across the Middle East, revealing how wellbeing, technology, and workplace design have reshaped productivity over the past decade. The findings show that success now depends on more than performance. The most effective organisations are those that blend flexibility with culture to create spaces where people can truly thrive.  Explore the insights that matter. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dmPt6_xu #Workplaced #MEAResearch2025 #WorkplaceStrategy #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceDesign #MiddleEastBusiness #ProductivityInsights #OrganisationalCulture #WorkplaceInnovation

Wellbeing isn’t a vibe. It’s a strategic and measurable work design choice. Health-promoting factors are not soft values, they unlock brilliance.   Here are three that I believe every organization should embed into its culture: 🔹 Psychological safety – Not just freedom from fear, but freedom to contribute. 🔹 Cognitive ergonomics – Designing work that respects how people think, focus, and recover. 🔹 Meaningful participation – Ensuring people feel seen, heard, and part of something that matters.   These drivers of wellbeing are measurable, and employee surveys are one of the most powerful tools we have. But to drive change, they must be used strategically, not ceremonially. Measuring is only the beginning. When employee surveys are treated as strategic instruments, they become catalysts for improvement, not just diagnostics.   Because what gets measured, gets improved.   💬 Which health-promoting factor do you think is most urgent to measure and most powerful to redesign?   #NatalieNavigates #MentalHealthByDesign #StrategicLeadership #WorkDesign #OrganizationalHealth

Introducing Acorn Teams, a secure and simple way for organizations to bring journaling to their members. With Teams, admins can invite members, view participation insights, and track engagement over time. Privacy remains at the heart of everything we build, and admins cannot read journal entries. It is ideal for employers who want to support employee well-being through mindful reflection. Employees can join a team and write privately, and if they upgrade to Acorn Premium, they can expense their plan through workplace wellness benefits. When someone leaves a team, their journal stays with them. Every entry, reflection, and writing streak remains completely their own. We built Teams to help organizations grow together while keeping personal writing truly private. Read the full post here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvg-Gae8 #AcornJournals #ProductLaunch #EmployeeWellness #MindfulnessAtWork #PrivacyByDesign #AIatwork

Proud to share what our team has been building: Acorn Teams. We designed Teams to solve a specific problem: how do you bring structured journaling practices to organizations and teams while maintaining true privacy? The answer required careful architectural decisions around data isolation and access controls. Organizations can now bring structured journaling to their members while maintaining true privacy. Admins see participation metrics and engagement trends but cannot access journal entries. We built this constraint into the architecture. For members: write privately, expense Premium through wellness benefits, and keep your data when you leave. Your journal belongs to you, not your organization/team. The technical challenge was building accountability without surveillance. We solved it with zero-knowledge principles at the data layer and aggregated anonymized metrics. Sign up for a free journaling account: https://lnkd.in/gwkJssTF Check out our blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdcjPNNd

Championing happiness at work means setting a clear Direction for a healthier organisational culture. Find tools and training for your workplace: https://lnkd.in/eq-pe8vX #WorkplaceWellbeing #A4HNorthants #NorthantsRipple #YearOfHappierLiving #OptimisticOctober #DirectionKey #ActionforHappiness

Lately, I’ve been having more conversations with companies who are realizing that employee wellbeing can’t be left to chance — especially when teams are split between in-office and remote work. That’s where a Health & Wellness Consultant (and WELL Accredited Professional) can make a real difference. It’s not just about plants in the office or a yoga challenge for remote staff — it’s about creating environments (both physical and virtual) that actually support how people feel, think, and perform every day. Strategies can include: - Helping leaders design restorative spaces that reduce stress and boost focus; - Creating healthier lighting, air, and ergonomic setups for home offices; and - Translating WELL Standard principles into practical actions that improve daily employee experience. When workplaces are intentionally designed for wellbeing, people notice. Engagement improves. Absenteeism drops. Teams feel more connected — even when they’re miles apart. If your company is exploring how to better support employees’ health and wellbeing, I’d love to start that conversation. Sometimes, a few small changes can transform the way people show up every day. #EmployeeWellbeing #WELLAP #HealthyWorkplace #HybridWork #WorkplaceWellness