The top 3 transformative workplace wellness trends of the year

In 2024, we saw many important health-care developments that are shifting workplace wellness trends, including breakthroughs in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, an increased focus on mental health and stress management in the workplace, and an increasing demand for tailored wellness solutions. With rising rates of chronic disease and related health-care costs, organizations are using tactics such as these to create healthier, more resilient workforces. 
 
At Wondr Health, we’ve been inspired by these shifts and the conversations they’ve sparked. Looking to improve the well-being of your own population? Here are our most popular blogs of the year that highlight workplace wellness trends to help you build momentum for a healthier, happier workforce in 2025.

Workplace wellness trend 1: Weight-loss medications are transforming employee health

Not surprisingly, weight-loss medications dominated the health-care conversations, including misconceptions and misinformation surrounding GLP-1s. With the increased usage of GLP-1s, the way we approach obesity and chronic conditions like diabetes is evolving rapidly. Read our most popular blogs on this topic from the past year:

• Why 15% weight loss is the new gold standard. Wondr Health Chief Medical Officer, Tim Church, MD, MPH, PhD, weighs in on why 15% is the new gold standard for weight-loss. Read his blog and learn how to transform the health of your population. Read more
• 5 must-know myths about weight-loss medications. In a world filled with information overload, separating fact from fiction is essential—especially when it comes to the health of your employees. Dr. Tim Church dives into the weight-loss medication movement and debunks five common myths surrounding these medications in one of our top blogs of the year. Read more
• Top weight-loss medication misconceptions. Weight-loss medications have provided a significant step forward in weight loss, but medications alone won’t solve the obesity crisis. Dr. Tim Church debunks the top 5 misconceptions surrounding these medications to better the health of your people and your bottom line in one of our favorites from 2024. Read more
• 4 insights on the future of weight-loss medications to empower your benefits strategy. We love this blog from Wondr Health Scientific Advisory Board Member Donna Ryan, M.D., which gives a concise analysis on learning how weight-loss medications in the pipeline will shape the future health of your population. Read more

Workplace wellness trend 2: Stress is having a compounding effect on workplace well-being

Stress has a domino effect – if one member of your team is feeling the negative effects of stress, you likely have a culture that not only normalizes stress but cultivates it. In 2024, we saw just how detrimental unmanaged stress can be to productivity and retention. Read our blogs on this topic for best practices to improve the mental health of your population.

• 3 ways stress is impacting your organization. In this blog, Dr. Tim Church dives into recent Wondr Health survey results that demonstrate the profound impact of stress on our workforce. Read more
• 7 strategies to improve employee burnout. This pieces touches on practical measures organizations can take to improve employee health and engagement through workplace wellness benefits. Read more

Workplace wellness trend 3: Tailored solutions are key

The shift toward personalized health solutions was evident in 2024, as many organizations are moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions that fail to account for the unique needs of their diverse populations. Check out our blogs that highlighted the importance of personalization in your benefits strategy.

• 3 essential elements for a behavior change program. Explore how employers combine skills-based and science-backed strategies, personalized interventions, and comprehensive reporting to empower their people to live healthier, longer lives. Read more
• What is Wondr? Dive into how Wondr’s unique approach is changing the way organizations think about wellness. Read more

Last year’s trends highlight the critical role of innovative solutions and targeted strategies in improving employee health and well-being. By having their benefits strategies work smarter, not harder, organizations can improve employee wellness, lower health-care costs, and improve workplace culture. Want to stay in the know in 2025? Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn or keep an eye on our blog for future news and insights.