In this episode of What’s the DEIL?, Natalie and Shanté unpack the evolution of workplace wellness — from the pandemic-fueled rush of 2020 to the complex realities of 2025. Spoiler alert: your occasional meditation webinar or EAP reminder isn’t cutting it.As the weight of today’s world presses harder — with unrelenting news cycles, social tensions, and workplace uncertainty — employees carry more than just their workloads. Natalie and Shanté share candid stories, real client examples, and hard-won insights into why “wellness” can no longer be an afterthought or a surface-level initiative.In this episode, they dive into:Why avoidance isn’t an option: In today’s climate, stress and overwhelm find us no matter how much we try to disconnect. Leaders can’t ignore it.The band-aid era of wellness (and why it failed): Remember those one-off yoga classes, pop-up meditation apps, and random wellness perks? Yeah, employees do too — and they saw right through it.Short-sighted strategies vs. intentional programs: Quick fixes aren’t enough. Employees crave meaningful, well-thought-out initiatives grounded in genuine care and consistency.Trust and Transparency: Wellness efforts fall flat when leaders don’t clearly communicate intent, purpose, or outcomes. If you’re asking employees what they need, be ready to act.The patience factor: Building a sustainable culture of wellness takes time. Like a great party, it doesn’t hit capacity on day one.Wellness will look different in 2025. What worked in 2020 doesn’t necessarily fit today’s challenges. Wellness must evolve alongside employee needs, workplace dynamics, and societal shifts.Honesty is wellness: If you can’t properly resource wellness, be transparent. Employees value clarity over empty gestures.Employers aren’t saviors (and that’s okay): You don’t have to be all things to everyone. Define your role clearly, and manage expectations authentically. Key Takeaways:✔️ Wellness is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s essential to sustaining your workforce in turbulent times.✔️ Consistency and clarity build trust. Flashy programs with no follow-through break it.✔️ Understand your employees’ realities. Use data, but only if you’re committed to meaningful action.✔️ Focus on humanity over hollow perks. Show you care through real, tangible efforts.✔️ You can’t solve everything, but you can be clear about what you will do.Quote of the Episode: “2025 feels like it needs to be the year of humanity. If you don’t care, don’t ask.” — Natalie NorfusFollow & Connect with us:Follow Natalie Norfus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienorfus/. Follow Shante Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantegordon/. Book a consultation with The Norfus Firm: https://thenorfusfirm.com/. Follow What’s the DEIL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthedeil/. Follow What’s the DEIL on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsthedeil. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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