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Let's get to what matters for employee well-being In the aftermath of a global pandemic, employees are burned out, unfulfilled, and disconnected. As employers step up their efforts to address workplace culture and double down on employee well-being in the fight for top talent, it's time to invest in an approach that is grounded in science, steeped in ancient wisdom practices, and tested in leading organizations. Inside these pages, author Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, integrates proven best practices from workplace well-being research with decades of management science research on workplace spirituality. Whether your organization is new to workplace well-being or has offered programs for decades, this book will help you to: ● Assess if your well-being efforts incorporate a best practices approach ● Identify areas of worker well-being that you need to strengthen ● Make the business case for a more holistic approach to well-being ● Identify strategies to engage senior leaders, mid-level managers, and frontline employees ● Strengthen your blueprint for employee well-being efforts that yield business results Reimagining Workplace Well-being helps organizations of all sizes foster whole-person well-being for individuals, teams, and leaders, to drive positive business outcomes.

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"""The workplace has incredible potential to provide opportunities for meaningful work, more enriching and supportive relationships, and moments of joy and creativity. A delightful mix of research, compelling stories, and practical insights, Reimagining Workplace Well-being inspires a new way of addressing the heart and soul of employee well-being."" -Chip Conley, MBA Founder, Modern Elder Academy Author of Wisdom at Work ""Substantial research demonstrates the power of tapping into our purpose and values to help us make healthier choices and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives. Yet how to implement this important science has remained elusive. Reimagining Workplace Well-being describes this new research in easy-to-understand ways and shows us how to apply it in the creation of more holistic and pragmatic employee well-being approaches. Through science-backed insights, organizational case studies, and her own journey from burnout to thriving, Dr. Grossmeier keeps our minds engaged while also moving our hearts. Her groundbreaking and practical approach is one that even the most innovative organizations will want to know about and put to use."" -Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, University of Michigan sustainable-behavior-change researcher Author of The Joy Choice and No Sweat! ""Reimagining Workplace Well-being is a practical book providing clear guidance for employers looking to address the core elements of human thriving. Dr. Grossmeier is one of the best in the entire field when it comes to understanding the cutting edge while also staying grounded in scientific research, as well as citing real-world examples that demonstrate how leading employers are translating this research into practice."" -Newton Cheng, MBA Director, Global Health and Performance at Google ""As we navigate an existential time, people are craving more meaning, more purpose, and more connection. In Reimagining Workplace Well-being, Dr. Grossmeier demystifies these core elements of spiritual well-being, makes an evidence-based argument for why a roadmap toward transcendence is needed more than ever and provides a practical framework to elevate these deep human needs in every workplace."" -Laura Putnam, MA CEO of Motion Infusion Author of Workplace Wellness That Works ""A tour de force, this book covers ground not represented in one place. Reimagining Workplace Well-being brilliantly merges Dr. Grossmeier's deep knowledge of the workplace well-being field with the possibilities extant in the workplace spirituality field. I especially appreciate her role modeling of vulnerability and authenticity, with so much of her heart and soul accessible on page after page."" -Paul Terry, PhD, Senior Fellow, Health Enhancement Research Organization Editor of the American Journal of Health Promotion ""Reimagining Workplace Well-being helps us move beyond check-the-box wellness programs by addressing the heart and soul of employee well-being. While heavily steeped in research, Dr. Grossmeier's sharing of the peaks and valleys in her own professional journey kept me engaged. A refreshingly vulnerable and authentic discussion that inspires us to consider how we might create a fulfilling workplace culture that truly invites employees to commit their best selves to their work."" -Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine Author of Change Your Genes, Change Your Life"

The workplace has incredible potential to provide opportunities for meaningful work, more enriching and supportive relationships, and moments of joy and creativity. A delightful mix of research, compelling stories, and practical insights, Reimagining Workplace Well-being inspires a new way of addressing the heart and soul of employee well-being. -Chip Conley, MBA Founder, Modern Elder Academy Author of Wisdom at Work Substantial research demonstrates the power of tapping into our purpose and values to help us make healthier choices and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives. Yet how to implement this important science has remained elusive. Reimagining Workplace Well-being describes this new research in easy-to-understand ways and shows us how to apply it in the creation of more holistic and pragmatic employee well-being approaches. Through science-backed insights, organizational case studies, and her own journey from burnout to thriving, Dr. Grossmeier keeps our minds engaged while also moving our hearts. Her groundbreaking and practical approach is one that even the most innovative organizations will want to know about and put to use. -Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, University of Michigan sustainable-behavior-change researcher Author of The Joy Choice and No Sweat! Reimagining Workplace Well-being is a practical book providing clear guidance for employers looking to address the core elements of human thriving. Dr. Grossmeier is one of the best in the entire field when it comes to understanding the cutting edge while also staying grounded in scientific research, as well as citing real-world examples that demonstrate how leading employers are translating this research into practice. -Newton Cheng, MBA Director, Global Health and Performance at Google As we navigate an existential time, people are craving more meaning, more purpose, and more connection. In Reimagining Workplace Well-being, Dr. Grossmeier demystifies these core elements of spiritual well-being, makes an evidence-based argument for why a roadmap toward transcendence is needed more than ever and provides a practical framework to elevate these deep human needs in every workplace. -Laura Putnam, MA CEO of Motion Infusion Author of Workplace Wellness That Works A tour de force, this book covers ground not represented in one place. Reimagining Workplace Well-being brilliantly merges Dr. Grossmeier's deep knowledge of the workplace well-being field with the possibilities extant in the workplace spirituality field. I especially appreciate her role modeling of vulnerability and authenticity, with so much of her heart and soul accessible on page after page. -Paul Terry, PhD, Senior Fellow, Health Enhancement Research Organization Editor of the American Journal of Health Promotion Reimagining Workplace Well-being helps us move beyond check-the-box wellness programs by addressing the heart and soul of employee well-being. While heavily steeped in research, Dr. Grossmeier's sharing of the peaks and valleys in her own professional journey kept me engaged. A refreshingly vulnerable and authentic discussion that inspires us to consider how we might create a fulfilling workplace culture that truly invites employees to commit their best selves to their work. -Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine Author of Change Your Genes, Change Your Life

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Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH, is a workplace well-being thought leader with more than 25 years of experience advancing individual and population health. Serving the past 20 years as an outcomes researcher and program evaluation consultant, Dr. Grossmeier has executed research studies demonstrating health and financial outcomes for workplace well-being initiatives sponsored by numerous large, national employers. More recently, her research has focused on identifying best practice approaches to workplace well-being initiatives that are associated with superior health and business outcomes. Dr. Grossmeier has published more than 80 articles in peer-reviewed and industry professional journals and presented at more than 100 industry events and webinars. Dr. Grossmeier currently advises employers and those who serve their workplace well-being needs on evidence-based approaches to workplace well-being initiatives and program evaluation. She also enjoys sharing her expertise by mentoring mid-level career professionals, speaking at industry national conferences, and serving on industry advisory boards. Jessica lives in the Bay Area of California where she enjoys hiking and biking adventures with her high school sweetheart and husband of more than 25 years. Other interests include yoga, reading, healthy gourmet cooking, wine tasting, and practicing the art of gathering with family and friends.

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