
Invest in
Your People
We get it. At some companies, you might have to prove how booking a RECESS for your team/employees is going to help the bottom-line.
We got you. Let's take a deep breath and dive in.
We're not the only ones that believe in this.
"Play at work is not a luxury. It is a proven driven of performance, creativity, and wellbeing. Leaders who embed play intentionally into their culture build happier employees and stronger business."
Statistics
Before we jump into formulas, KPIs, and such, let's warm up with a few stats you might consider sharing with your manager or teammates to get the convo started.
The 2025 Indeed Work Wellbeing Report says:
1.5x
People with high wellbeing
achieve goals at work 1.5x
more often than those with
low wellbeing
1 in 4
Worker wellbeing remains
low. Just 1 out of 4 of survey
respondents are thriving at
work.
97%
97% of job seekers want to see wellbeing data when evaluating companies—especially before applying.
7x
Employees with lower work wellbeing are nearly 7x
more likely to regularly experience stress at work.
72%
Employees at companies that prioritize wellbeing are more likely to be adaptable to AI vs. those that don’t (72% vs. 46%).
26%
People want more than just a paycheck. They want purpose, support, and the opportunity to thrive. Yet only 26% of employees say they’re truly thriving at work.


"Wellness has reached
a turning point.
It’s no longer a nice-to-have
or a feel- good extra.
It’s a serious business advantage.
As stress climbs and turnover spikes, employee wellbeing is taking center stage in the C-suite."
Articles
A collection of really thoughtful and solid pieces to help educate and spread the word on why adults need to disconnect, play, recharge and reset during the work day.
Leaders: Your well-being fix should be your highest priority
Major League Baseball and Ivy League research confirm that tackling well-being is hard work — but well worth the effort.
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3 Ways The ‘White Space’ In Our Life Helps Us Thrive
Creating white space isn’t just about slowing down—it’s about making space for what truly matters in a world of constant stimulation.
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Boredom, Burnout, and Breakthroughs: Why Work Needs a Reset
In an unsettling economy and tight labor market, companies need to engage employees and help them learn and grow on the job.
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The Benefits of Play for Adults
Just because we’re adults, that doesn’t mean we have to make
life all about work. Learn how play can benefit your relationships, job, and mood.
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Resources to Convince Decision Makers
The Academy To Innovate HR has some extremely helpful data, insights, articles and ACTUAL formulas to help you determine PERSONALIZED business data:
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ROI on Employee Engagement
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Employee Productivity
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Employee Turnover
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Revenue By Employee
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Employee Absenteeism
COMING SOON
We are searching for more helpful tools so you can help build a case for more play at work! Stay tuned!
COMING SOON
We are searching for more helpful tools so you can help build a case for more play at work! Stay tuned!
"The bottom line?
Wellness isn’t just an optional employee benefit — it’s a competitive advantage.
The future belongs to companies that put people first. When wellness is embedded at every level — from boardroom to break room — businesses don’t just grow. They thrive."

