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March Podcast of the Month
February’s featured podcast explores emerging neuroscience on overeating, chronic pain, and mental health — with insights you can use to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce.
March Resource of the Month
Discover how small, science-informed micro practices can support brain and nervous system health at work. This Wellbeing Think Tank resource helps employers build healthier work rhythms.
Brain Capital and the Future of Work: Why Neuroscience Is Reshaping Workplace Wellbeing
Despite growing investment in workplace wellbeing, burnout and cognitive overload remain widespread. This guest post explores brain capital, a neuroscience-informed framework that connects brain health, cognitive capacity, and organizational performance, and explains why the future of work depends on protecting and strengthening our collective mental resources.
February Podcast of the Month
February’s featured podcast explores emerging neuroscience on overeating, chronic pain, and mental health — with insights you can use to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce.
February Resource of the Month
Discover VITAL WorkLife’s year-long webinar series designed to help managers and HR leaders navigate difficult conversations and support workforce wellbeing.
Community, Connection, and the Future of Workplace Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Think Tank Community Mixer brought together workplace wellbeing leaders for connection, peer learning, and a preview of 2026 themes shaping the future of work.
How to Thrive: Five Brain-Based Pillars for Lasting Wellbeing
Explore the neuroscience behind thriving and learn five evidence-based actions that improve mood, energy, and health through purpose and social connection.
Why Neuroscience Matters for Workplace Wellbeing
Explore how neuroscience enhances workplace wellbeing strategies by explaining stress, trust, psychological safety, and resilience, backed by brain science and practical research.
January Podcast of the Month
Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein joins From Our Neurons to Yours to explain how social connection shapes brain health, reduces stress, and supports resilience. Learn why relationships matter as much as sleep, diet, and exercise.
January Resource of the Month
Explore SIX, a neuroscience-based app created by Dr. Paul Zak to help individuals and organizations improve emotional wellbeing, connection, and culture. Free 1-month premium access included.
Laugh It Off: How Humor Restores Wellbeing and Connection at Work - Highlights from our Q4 Connected Meeting
Discover key insights from Wellbeing Think Tank’s Q4 WTT Connected event on how humor supports trust, psychological safety, and workplace wellbeing as organizations look ahead to 2026.
How to Use Humor in Business Communications: Understanding What Makes Us Laugh
Humor isn’t just for the breakroom, it’s a powerful tool in professional communication. In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Mike Cundall explores the psychology behind humor and how incongruity and play can enhance business messaging.
December Podcast of the Month
Explore the neuroscience and social power of laughter in this entertaining episode of BBC’s Inside Science, featuring Professor Sophie Scott and comedian Miles Jupp. Learn why laughter matters for workplace wellbeing and human connection.
December Resource of the Month
Explore the science behind humor in leadership with this systematic review from Frontiers in Psychology. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how leaders can use humor to foster workplace wellbeing and team connection.
The Art of Humor at Work: Recapping Our Be Well Session with Lisa David Olson
In this lively BeWell Series session, humorist Lisa David Olson showed how laughter can build trust, boost well-being, and strengthen workplace relationships. Explore key takeaways, activities, and insights from an interactive event that reminded us all: joy is a leadership tool.
Creating Events That Connect: How to Build Belonging at Conferences (In Person or Online)
True wellbeing starts with connection, and events that prioritize social belonging create more impact, engagement, and joy. Here's how we’re building meaningful experiences at our 6th Annual Summit and across our event calendar all year long.
Gratitude at Work: A Strategic Practice for Wellbeing and Retention
Showing appreciation to employees isn’t just a seasonal gesture, it’s a proven strategy to improve retention, morale, and organizational health. Explore evidence-based ways to embed gratitude into your work culture and discover creative appreciation ideas from Wellbeing Think Tank and Reward Gateway.
Appreciation That Sparks Joy: Using Humor to Build a Culture of Recognition
Employee appreciation is powerful and even more so when you add a little humor. Explore fun, inclusive ways to show your team they matter, plus 10 creative activity ideas from Reward Gateway.
Everyday Improv: What Life (and Work) Can Learn from the Stage
Think improv is only for comedians? Think again. In this guest post, business humorist and TEDx speaker Lisa David Olson reveals how the principles of improvisation show up in everyday life, and how saying “yes, and…” can strengthen communication, creativity, and team dynamics at work.
Responding with Humor: A Choice
Discover how humor can serve as a powerful tool in navigating tough situations, from everyday stress to potential conflict. In this guest blog, Dr. Mike Cundall explores how laughter helps us reset, reconnect, and respond with empathy in the face of tension.