F*ck Wellness

A "Brandy Melville" Approach to Workplace Wellness

November 03, 2021 Generation Three Girls Season 2 Episode 43
F*ck Wellness
A "Brandy Melville" Approach to Workplace Wellness
Show Notes

On this episode of F*ck Wellness, Mallory leads a conversation on workplace wellness, the sworn enemy of actual employee wellbeing. Mallory talks about how problematic weight-focused workplace wellness programs are, why the best workplace programs take an individual-focused preventative take on wellness, and where the workplace wellness industry needs to move (hint: away from weight loss and step challenges towards mental health and paid parental leave).

ALSO featuring guest star, Ryan Powers, with his input on workplace wellness at his last employer. 

Each week this month, Mal, Lara, and Ken will unpack a wellness topic. This week was Mallory's topic and next week we will hear Makena's. We hope you enjoy this new format (because we LOVED it).

Notes:
The Daily Episode on childcare

Mallory's Citations:

  1. MUST-READ: “Weight-Focused ‘Workplace Wellness’ Programs Drive Stigma and Inequity. Let’s Leave Them Behind.” by Aubrey Gordon
  2. Nine Workplace Wellness Trends in 2021. AIHR.
  3. 2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report.
  4. ALSO A GOOD READ: “Why Is Weight Loss Still Part of Workplace Wellness?” Rewire.
  5. “Employers Should Disband Employee Weight Control Programs” AJMC.
  6. Do workplace wellness programs improve employees’ health?” STAT.
  7. “How to Design a Corporate Wellness Program that Works” HBR.
  8. LOVED THIS ONE: “What Wellness Programs Don’t Do for Workers” HBR. 


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