A heartfelt personal journey that unlocks the power of evidence-based wellbeing at work In The Wellbeing-Centered Workplace, Chris Cummings shares a powerful personal and professional journey following his partner's mental health challenges that motivated him to quit his corporate career and start Wellbeing at Work, a global purpose-led business empowering organizations to prioritize employee wellbeing through community engagement, meaningful connections, and expert knowledge sharing.
About the Author: CHRIS CUMMINGS is the founder and CEO of Wellbeing at Work, a global series of leadership summits that take place in 23 cities across the world.
288 Pages
Business & Economics, Workplace Culture
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A heartfelt personal journey that unlocks the power of evidence-based wellbeing at work
In The Wellbeing-Centered Workplace, Chris Cummings shares a powerful personal and professional journey following his partner's mental health challenges that motivated him to quit his corporate career and start Wellbeing at Work, a global purpose-led business empowering organizations to prioritize employee wellbeing through community engagement, meaningful connections, and expert knowledge sharing.
This book offers an honest account of how prioritizing wellbeing--both personal and organizational--became the cornerstone of sustainable growth, stronger leadership, and elevated team performance. Through real-world experiences, strategic insights, and lessons learned, the author reveals how wellbeing is not a soft skill but a strategic advantage that drives innovation, resilience, and results.
Readers will also find 10 practical steps that organizations can take forward to create thriving workplaces, with each step supported by case studies from senior business leaders who have found standout success in a particular area. A must-read for leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers looking to build purpose-driven organizations where people and profits thrive together.
In this book, readers will find discussion on:
The huge benefits of flexibility in courting the global talent pool and how we can engage with wider communities
The unique desires of Millennials and Gen Z and the growing number of people taking career breaks or shifting to new careers in their fifties
How to ensure the human aspect in the workplace while complementing the rapidly developing technological landscape
The Wellbeing-Centered Workplace is a practical, thought-provoking read for business leaders and managers to understand and adapt to the new world of work across every level of their organizations.
From the Back Cover
A HEARTFELT PERSONAL JOURNEY THAT UNLOCKS THE POWER OF EVIDENCE-BASED WELLBEING AT WORK
The Wellbeing-Centered Workplace offers an honest account of how prioritizing wellbeing--both personal and organizational--became the cornerstone of sustainable growth, stronger leadership, and elevated team performance. Through real-world experiences, strategic insights, and lessons learned, the author reveals how wellbeing is not a soft skill but a strategic advantage that drives innovation, resilience, and results.
In the book, you will find discussion on the benefits of flexibility in courting the global talent pool and how we can engage with wider communities. You will discover the unique desires of Millennials and Gen Z and the growing number of people taking career breaks or shifting to new careers, and how to ensure the human aspect in the workplace while complementing the rapidly changing technological landscape.
The Wellbeing-Centered Workplace is a practical, thought-provoking read for business leaders and managers to understand and adapt to the new world of work across every level of their organizations.
About the Author
CHRIS CUMMINGS is the founder and CEO of Wellbeing at Work, a global series of leadership summits that take place in 23 cities across the world. He has been instrumental in developing and growing the corporate wellbeing industry over the last 11 years and has spoken to thousands of thought-leaders from organizations worldwide.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 6.07 Inches (W) x 1.03 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Business & Economics
Sub-Genre: Workplace Culture
Publisher: Wiley
Format: Hardcover
Author: Chris Cummings
Language: English
Street Date: April 14, 2026
TCIN: 1007886178
UPC: 9781394374083
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-3302
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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