Unrealistic Employer Expectations Offend Workers
Many workplace wellness initiatives, such as fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness programs, are often out of touch with employees' boundaries and realities, leading to discomfort, resentment, and even harm, especially when they intrude on personal topics like body image and dieting. These programs tend to shift responsibility for well-being onto employees while neglecting systemic issues like understaffing and unreasonable workloads, making them ineffective and sometimes counterproductive.
