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Building Stronger, Healthier Teams in Tough Times Uncertainty and change impact everyone—but they can take an especially heavy toll on teams. Burnout, disengagement, and stress rise when people feel unmoored. Strong, capable and compassionate leadership is key to improving wellbeing, trust, and resilience at work during times of rapid change like the one we're in today. At AdaRose, we support leaders and their teams with programs that help employees feel connected, supported, and empowered—especially when the going gets rough. One leader who does this exceptionally well is Monica Hammond, SVP of Customer Success at Verizon. This Friday at the The She-Suite Summit, I’ll be joining Monica virtually for a conversation on how leaders can strengthen teams, prioritize wellbeing, and lead with clarity and care. Join us for a conversation about what it takes to build workplaces where teams of employees can help each other to thrive. Hope to see you there! #TeamWellbeing #ResilientLeadership #TheSheSuiteSummit25 #ThrivingTeams #Workplacewellness #ChangeLeaders

On the eve of #2025InternationalWomen's Day, a shoutout to the many talented and passionate women doing excellent work to contribute to a better world each day. We need you to help to shape what's next in this moment of change in politics, technology, and business. In the midst of rapid change, there's a lot you can't control. But there's also a lot you can. A strong foundation is taking good care of your own health and wellbeing, and supporting your co-workers and community in the same. Tips I shared in my presentation at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) "Accelerate Her" event celebrating Women in Federal Tech on Wednesday: ? Little things can make a big difference. Research shows that 5 minute movement breaks can cut the blood sugar spike after a meal by almost 60%. They can also help you focus at work. So take that minute to stretch, or step outside between meetings. ? Make the healthy choice obvious. Design your physical environment to prompt healthy behaviors. Try a bowl of fruit instead of candy on your desk, or put your workout clothes out the night before. ? Habit stacking. This behavior science hack helps you adopt a new habit by tying it to something you already do so you don't have to think. When I brush my teeth, I always practice one short yoga move to build strength. What do you do to stay balanced and resilient, regardless of what's swirling around you? How do you build strength and focus so you can perform your best? Kudos and thank you to the organizers, presenters, and attendees at Amazon Web Services (AWS) who inspired me and the rest of the crowd, and made the effort to show up for each other, including Katie Koehler, PMP, CDFM, Dawn Heisey-Grove, Ph.D., Alexis King, Rayette Toles-Abdullah, Anita Samarth, Megan Jaffer, Tamrah Barber, ICF Certified Professional Coach, Diamond King, Leah Crawford, Chelsea Schiller, Alanna McCargo, and Gurvinder Kaur Mahajan #AWSAccelerateHer #WomenInTech #FedTech #IWD2025 #WomenInLeadership #AccelerateAction

Is your workplace wellness ready for a transformation? Join our host Fran Dean-Bishop as she chats with Lygeia Ricciardi, the CEO of AdaRose, as they explore new ways to improve the well-being of hybrid and remote teams. With over two decades of experience in the digital health and engagement space, Lygeia shares her creative approach to workplace wellness, from blending gamification to live expert sessions and even physical wellness kits. You’ll also learn how technology can improve employee wellness without pushing them to burnout, why meaningful human connections are key to well-being, and how simple, personalized wellness tools can have a lasting impact. Are you ready to build a happier, healthier workplace in 2025, even through Zoom?? Let’s jump right in! ?? LISTEN OR WATCH HERE:?https://lnkd.in/ejdmDr5H (don't forget to leave us a review!) Start building a culture of wellbeing now: wellteamculture.com #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #workplace #wellness #wellbeing #humanresources #podcast

What's more powerful than walking your talk? For the last 10 years I've read the annual report on Women in the Workplace, which details the gap between genders in the workplace and strategies to close it. TL;DR we’re making progress, but the gap remains! It’s inspiring to see #employers putting the recommendations in the report into action. Earlier this month AdaRose hosted a self-care workshop for an employee Women’s Affinity Group, hosted by the DC Office (DCO) of a firm that worked on the report. My fabulous partner LaShone Wilson and I kicked off the day-long session for women with our favorite AdaRose actionable tips for bringing well-being into your workday, including short repeatable exercises (and a stress-relieving hand massage) to refuel and optimize your body and mind. We love that the DCO is explicitly giving female employees permission to prioritize their own well-being—it's a virtuous circle, and we were honored to be a part of it. The event brought fundamental human needs and pink glitter pens together harmoniously, without apology. When I showed my teen daughter some pictures from the event she said, "You ladies look like Barbies, in the best possible way!" Though pre-Barbie movie I might not have taken that as a compliment, I knew what she meant. "Because Barbie can be anything, women can be anything." I'm here for it. Nice one, DCO! How does your company walk its talk? #workplacewellness #WomenInLeadership #WomenSupportingWomen #WalkYourTalk Shoutout to a few special women and men whom I've seen providing extra support for women's well-being and collective success: Amy West, Michael Rucker, Ph.D., Janae Sharp, Fadesola A., Amber Coleman-Mortley, Amelia Saletan, Joy Rios, Lois Drapin, Mary Griskewicz, Jessica Kahn, Dana Trampas, MPH, Irma Rastegayeva?Influence Through Storytelling??, Jeffery Daigrepont, Grace Vinton, Judy Murphy, DN(hon), RN, FACMI, LFHIMSS, FAAN, Andrea Ippolito, Jessica J. Federer, Shefali Shah, MBA

Workplace wellbeing = financial wellbeing. The latest research confirms what many of us have long suspected: happier, healthier employees = better business performance. At the Global Wellness Summit in Scotland, Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve presented findings from the largest workplace wellness study to date, including data crowdsourced from millions of Indeed users. Some key takeaways: ??Companies with the highest levels of employee wellbeing are outperforming the S&P 500 and NASDAQ—for three years running! ??These firms also attract and retain top talent far more easily. ??The #1 driver of workplace wellbeing isn’t pay (though it helps!). It’s belonging—that vital sense of social connection and inclusion. De Neve and George Ward conducted the study via the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford (from which I borrowed the graph below). Their book "Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters" will be released in March; you can pre-order it now via the QR code. (I just did!) The bottom line: Investing in employee wellbeing and a positive culture isn’t just good for your team—it’s a smart financial decision. What do you think? Do these findings surprise you? cc Denice Torres, Tina Chang, John Toomey, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, NANCY DAVIS, Kathleen Schulz, Elizabeth Grabosky, Kim Sandmaier, Rani Collins, Laurent Guinand, Ph.D., Inna Sheyn, Nell Hellem, Hadeel Al-Tashi, Heidi Steffen, Chanté Lembke, Jeff Thomson #employeeengagement #Workplacewellbeing #employeewellness #Leadership #FutureOfWork #CorporateCulture #HR #Belonging #BusinessGrowth #globalwellnesssummit

Artemis Factor was thrilled to participate in a pilot launch of the AdaRose wellness program! Huge thanks to Adarose for partnering with us, a women-owned small business, to bring team-centered wellness and support to our Joy initiatives. We're so grateful for this collaboration! #ArtemisFactor #MentalHealth #Wellness

Does your organization need a Chief Wellbeing Officer? If you’re aiming for a stronger company culture, higher employee retention, and exceptional performance, the answer might just be “yes!” ?? At the #GlobalWellnessSummit in Scotland last week, I had the chance to sit down with Mia Kyricos ??, a leading voice in workplace wellness, to talk about trends and insights. Mia said that a true culture of wellbeing doesn’t just "happen." It has to be rooted authentically in an organization’s DNA and purpose—and it requires a deliberate strategy, plan, and continuous action. At AdaRose, we provide programs that help operationalize employee wellness, and our experience confirms Mia's perspective that their impact is strongest as part of a structured, holistic approach—like the one a Chief Wellbeing Officer (CWO) brings to the table. CWOs are transforming workplaces across sectors like #healthcare, higher education, and even the public sector. I’m sharing Mia’s article on the growing influence of CWOs and how they’re reshaping the way organizations approach #workplacewellness and #sustainability. Whether you’re considering a CWO role, or looking to elevate your current strategy, this is essential reading for any organization committed to building a healthier, more sustainable future. I would also add that, while a CWO role makes sense for a large company, wellness and wellbeing experts can fill the role on a fractional or consulting basis in smaller organizations, too. Dive on in and let me know what you think! ?? cc Bija Bennett, Harry Greenspun, M.D., André B., Jim Massey, Renee Moorefield, Jessi Gold, MD MS, Dr. Cindy Tsai, MD, Global Wellness Institute, Global Wellness Summit, Michele Cook, Kim Sandmaier, Rani Collins, Kathleen Schulz, Elizabeth Grabosky

One step at a time. On this Election Day, what small steps can you take—in addition to voting—to support wellbeing for yourself and your community? I’m at the Global Wellness Summit in Scotland. At dawn I went for a walk outdoors led by Thierry Malleret and Mary-Ann Etiebet, MD, MBA, experts on walking and its healing powers for body and mind. During the walk and the following breakfast, attendees shared stories of walking, wellness, and the power we hold to shape our minds, bodies, and our worlds for the healthier. We spoke of navigating war-torn Ukraine, surviving cancer, and navigating the lead up to an election that has much of the world on edge. All made more manageable through the simple act of walking. So on this Election Day, first vote, and then consider which additional steps—figurative and literal—you can take to care for your own and our collective wellbeing. Maybe it’s reaching out to a co-worker or friend—regardless of political affiliation. Maybe it’s taking a deliberate mindfulness break, or going for a walk. What steps are you taking to care for yourself or others today? #globalwellnesssummit #wellness #workplacewellness Susie Ellis NANCY DAVIS Dr. Christine Bruckner, FAIA, Anna Petrova, Vanessa Fuss