About the Panel Discussion
Workplace wellness is no longer optional; it’s a defining factor in talent, trust, and performance. The data is striking: 90% of employees report burnout symptoms in the past year, and 86% say wellbeing is as important as salary. At the same time, 74% of CEOs believe top talent won’t even consider their company unless it demonstrates a real commitment to wellbeing.
Yet there is a widening perception gap. While 92% of executives think employees believe leadership prioritizes wellness, only 68% of employees agree. This disconnect risks eroding engagement, trust, and retention at the very moment when organizations need resilience most.
The opportunity is clear. Companies that embed comprehensive wellness, spanning fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep into their cultures see measurable ROI: higher productivity, reduced absenteeism, and stronger retention. With the wellness economy projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028, the organizations that act now will not only protect their people but also build a decisive competitive edge.
Join us for a LIVE interactive discussion and explore how to close the benefits gap, redesign wellness for 2026 and beyond, and position wellbeing as a cornerstone of the employer value proposition.
Discussion Topics
• How leading organizations are closing the perception gap by making wellness visible, accessible, and trusted so employees feel genuinely cared for.
• Why embedding comprehensive wellness into your culture (fitness, nutrition, therapy, mindfulness, sleep) helps employees thrive in and outside of work.
• How employers can empower healthier daily choices through flexible policies, third spaces, and digital tools that build lasting habits.
• How companies prove wellness as a competitive advantage by linking employee health to productivity, retention, and long-term business performance.
World Class Panelists
Cara Brennan Allamano
x3 Chief People Officer and Advisor
Wellhub
Chris Rainey
CEO & Co-Founder
HR Leaders
