Assess and Advance Your Organization's 2025 Well-being Strategy

Workplace well-being has evolved significantly over the past five decades, from foundational awareness in the 1970s to today’s strategic alignment with organizational goals. Wellness and well-being are no longer separate programs or initiatives but are embedded in an organization's identity to be most effective. As we move deeper into 2025, businesses are focusing on designing workplace systems that enhance employee well-being rather than contribute to burnout and poor health.

With this in mind, Captive Resources’ Maddison Bezdicek discussed how companies can build a wellness strategy that’s relevant and effective for employees in today’s environment.

Continue reading for a recap of the presentation.

The Future of Workplace Well-being

The modern workplace is shifting toward integrating well-being as a core business strategy. Companies are prioritizing policies that support employees holistically, addressing financial, social, mental, and physical well-being. Organizations that successfully implement well-being initiatives see increased employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

Lessons from Well-being Strategy Experts

Industry leaders have identified seven key pitfalls companies often encounter when developing well-being programs. These challenges include:

1. Lack of Definition – Failing to clearly define well-being at the leadership level.
2. Disjointed Efforts – Wellness initiatives that operate in silos, limiting impact.
3. Poor Data Utilization – Not leveraging available data to assess employee needs.
4. Absence of an Operating Plan – Skipping structured goal setting and planning.
5. Overloading Initiatives – Focusing on too many programs rather than targeted strategies.
6. Neglecting Work Environments – Ignoring workplace culture and managerial influence.
7. Lack of Evaluation – Failing to track progress, measure success, and celebrate achievements.

Framework for Success: The 7 Benchmarks

To overcome these obstacles, businesses should follow the seven benchmarks for workplace well-being:

• Committed Leadership – Align well-being initiatives with organizational vision and employee needs.
• Collaboration and Support – Foster teamwork across departments to build cohesive wellness programs.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Use surveys, exit interviews, and claims data to shape strategy.
• Structured Planning – Develop a clear operating plan with measurable goals.
• Holistic Initiatives – Address well-being across all employee demographics.
• Supportive Work Environment – Cultivate a culture that promotes health and balance.
• Continuous Evaluation – Regularly assess programs, communicate outcomes, and iterate based on feedback.

Organizations can create meaningful, sustainable well-being programs by addressing common pitfalls and adhering to the 7 Benchmarks. As 2025 approaches, companies that integrate well-being into their core business strategy will foster a healthier, more engaged workforce, leading to long-term success.

About the Webinar

This presentation was part of Captive Resources’ Medical Stop Loss Webinar Series — regular installments of webinars to educate medical stop loss group captive members. The thoughts and opinions expressed in these webinars are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect Captive Resources’ positions on any of the above topics.