The latest research from The Watercooler 2025 survey shows that employee health and wellbeing is a top priority for businesses this year, particularly for HR, leadership, and wellbeing professionals.
While organisations are committed to workplace wellbeing, many struggle to implement effective, long-term solutions.
That Day has been leading the way in workplace wellbeing, offering corporate wellbeing solutions that integrate mental health, fitness, DEI, and employee experience.
As an exhibitor at The Watercooler Event 2025, That Day will be sharing insights, strategies, and success stories to help businesses create healthier, more engaged workplaces.
Workplace Wellbeing: A Top Priority, But Not Without Challenges
📊 79.3% of organisations are prioritising employee health and wellbeing in 2025, making it the #1 focus area for HR, business leaders, and wellbeing professionals. However, despite this commitment, many companies are struggling to turn intent into action.
According to The Watercooler survey, the biggest barriers to success include:
- Competing priorities – Balancing wellbeing alongside other business demands.
- Siloed departments – Encouraging collaboration across teams.
- Leadership buy-in – Securing executive commitment to long-term wellbeing initiatives.
The survey highlighted a major challenge: securing leadership support for wellbeing initiatives.
"There is a lack of accountability for managers and leaders with regards to health and wellbeing."
Another respondent echoed this concern, stating:
"Senior leaders are still focused just on delivery rather than health and wellbeing."
This lack of leadership engagement has significant consequences. Only 21% of professionals feel they are making a real impact on their business, while nearly 14% believe senior management does not recognise the importance of their work.
These challenges highlight why wellbeing strategies must be embedded into company culture, rather than seen as a “nice to have.”
The Leadership Gap in Workplace Wellbeing
📊 Only 21% of professionals feel they are making a real impact on their business, with nearly 14% stating that senior management does not recognise the importance of their work.
“We’ve worked with companies across industries, and one thing is clear: leadership buy-in is the difference between a wellbeing program that thrives and one that fails. When senior leaders are visible—whether that’s attending mental health workshops, taking part in workplace fitness sessions, or actively encouraging employee wellbeing—the cultural shift is immediate. Employees engage more, absenteeism decreases, and the workplace becomes more cohesive. The companies that succeed are those where leadership prioritises wellbeing just as much as business performance." – Rob Smith, Director at That Day
This is why That Day partners with businesses to ensure their wellbeing initiatives are fully integrated and backed by leadership - creating a workplace where employees feel supported, engaged, and empowered.
That Day’s corporate wellbeing solutions address these challenges by offering:
- Wellness suite design & management – Creating dedicated wellbeing spaces in offices.
- On-site fitness & personal training – Supporting physical and mental health.
- Mental health workshops & private therapy – Providing ongoing employee support.
Businesses that invest in comprehensive health and wellbeing strategies see improved engagement, reduced absenteeism, and a more productive workforce.
Integrating DEI into Workplace Wellbeing
A key insight from The Watercooler survey is that organisations are increasingly focused on embedding DEI into health and wellbeing strategies. 47.8% of businesses are focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) this year, with a major emphasis on integrating DEI into workplace wellbeing.
Employee wellbeing is not one-size-fits-all, and companies are recognising the importance of:
- Creating inclusive wellness programs that consider diverse needs.
- Offering neurodiversity-friendly wellbeing initiatives.
- Providing mental health support tailored to different employee groups.
That Day works with businesses to integrate DEI into their workplace wellbeing approach, offering:
- Diversity & Inclusion (DEI) workshops on mental health, workplace culture, and employee engagement.
- Accessible fitness and wellness programs tailored to all abilities.
- Personalised wellbeing strategies to support diverse teams.
As more businesses seek to align DEI with wellbeing, That Day’s expertise in these areas is helping companies create workplaces where everyone feels supported and empowered.
Employee Experience & Wellbeing: The Next Big Focus
The survey also highlights employee experience as a critical area for businesses.
📊 65.2% of respondents are prioritising employee experience in 2025, with a strong link to workplace wellbeing.
Organisations are recognising that wellbeing is central to engagement, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction.
Companies are focusing on:
- Flexible working & wellbeing integration – Aligning wellness programs with hybrid and remote work models.
- Trust & transparency – Encouraging open conversations about workplace wellbeing.
- Office wellbeing spaces – Creating environments that support physical and mental health.
How That Day Enhances Employee Experience:
- Wellness suite design & management – Transforming underutilised office spaces into functional wellbeing hubs.
- Custom wellbeing programs – Tailoring services to employee needs, from fitness to mental health.
- Workplace wellbeing events – Organising wellness weeks, fitness activations, and mental health initiatives.
Companies that prioritise wellbeing within their employee experience strategy are seeing tangible benefits in productivity, satisfaction, and overall workplace culture.
Join That Day at The Watercooler 2025
With workplace wellbeing, DEI, and employee experience at the forefront of business priorities, The Watercooler Event 2025 is set to be a game-changer for companies looking to innovate their HR, culture, and wellbeing strategies.
That Day will be exhibiting at The Watercooler Event 2025 on 7-8 May at London Excel, where we’ll be discussing practical solutions for workplace wellbeing, DEI, and employee engagement.
If your organisation is committed to workplace wellbeing, visit That Day at The Watercooler Event 2025. Let’s discuss how we can help enhance your team’s health, engagement, and productivity.
