Wellbeing is no longer a luxury, it’s a strategic priority

In a world where burnout is on the rise and workplace stress is one of the top reasons for turnover, Wellbeing is no longer a luxury, it’s a strategic priority.

Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce have long understood this. But beyond corporations, some of the world’s most successful leaders and entrepreneurs credit wellbeing practices as key to their performance and their team culture.

Let’s dive into why a strong wellbeing program is the smartest investment for talent retention and engagement, and how leaders like Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, and Richard Branson embody this truth.

🌟 1. Wellbeing Enhances Focus, Creativity & Loyalty

Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, collapsed from burnout while running The Huffington Post. She later built an entire company around the idea that wellbeing isn’t optional, it’s foundational to success. Her approach combines mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and digital detoxes, all of which are now adopted in many corporate environments.

➡️ Insight: When your team feels supported mentally, emotionally, and physically, they’re more focused, more loyal, and more likely to stay.

🧠 2. People Stay Where They Feel Human, Not Just Productive

Oprah Winfrey is a global icon not only for her media empire but for the culture she built behind the scenes, one rooted in emotional intelligence, introspection, and personal development. Her teams often describe working with her as “transformative,” not just “productive.”

➡️ Takeaway: Employees don’t leave companies, they leave environments where they feel neglected or invisible. A wellbeing culture puts people back at the center of performance.

🚀 3. Energy Management > Time Management (Wellbeing)

Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is a big believer in wellbeing. He famously said, “Take care of your employees and they’ll take care of your business.” Virgin offers unlimited holidays and emphasizes trust, balance, and health.

➡️ Result: A sense of autonomy and care creates emotional safety, one of the top predictors of team engagement.

🔁 Why This Matters Now More Than Ever

• Millennials and Gen Z prioritize mental health more than any previous generation.

• Companies with strong wellbeing programs see lower turnover rates and higher productivity.

• Employees want purpose, and wellbeing is the path to feeling connected, not just used.

💡 What Can We Learn as Leaders?

Creating a wellbeing culture doesn’t require massive budgets. It starts with:

• Encouraging micro-practices (5-min breathwork, team stretch breaks, digital detox hours)

• Training leaders in emotional awareness

• Offering real human connection in how we manage people

I truly believe that wellbeing is a leadership strategy. Whether through guided meditations, somatic movement, breathwork, or mindfulness coaching, we help teams reconnect to what matters most their energy, clarity, and joy.

✨ Strong wellbeing = strong teams. Strong teams = sustainable success.

Wellbeing is no longer a luxury, it’s a strategic priority

Haïfa Machat🌿 Pharmacist | Holistic Wellness Facilitator | Yoga | Breathwork | Sound Healing | Somatic Movement & Dance 🌿