Why Wellness Became Wellbeing
I’m sure you’ve noticed that the word “wellness” is growing stale and that the fresh new word is “wellbeing.” Some wellness vendors have completely switched to the new word; others are phasing it out. To some degree, this is a natural cycle – a word becomes boring over time and a new buzzword takes its place. The transition to the word wellbeing, though, represents a big shift. Let’s start with definitions. The term wellness implies a goal of bending a company’s medical cost curve by helping employees develop healthier habits. Programs focus on walking, nutrition, smoking, and the like. Data is collected through yearly screenings…