Wellness Workdays Opens 2026 Employer Wellness Survey and Launches New Benchmark Tool to Measure Real Results

A new survey and a benchmarking tool to judge workplace wellness

Wellness Workdays has opened entries for its 2026 Best Wellness Employer survey and introduced a companion benchmarking tool designed to let employers see how their wellness programs stack up in real terms. The announcement covers both the survey — which recognizes companies for their workplace health efforts — and a data-driven tool that benchmarks programs on practical measures such as participation, outcomes and sustainability.

Who Wellness Workdays is and why it matters

Wellness Workdays is a company that runs workplace-wellness programs and challenges for employees. Over the past several years it has positioned itself around measurable, ongoing programs rather than one-off events. The company works with employers to deliver programs aimed at daily activity, stress reduction and healthier habits, and it emphasizes tracking outcomes so employers can see whether the programs change behavior.

That focus on measurement is part of why the survey and the benchmarking tool matter: they promise to push employers away from counting one-off perks and toward judging programs by results that last. For HR teams that have wrestled with vague wellness metrics, the pitch is clear — measure participation and outcomes, not just activities.

What the 2026 survey looks at and how the benchmarking tool operates

The survey covers common wellness program areas: physical activity, mental health support, nutrition and healthy habits, financial and sleep wellbeing, and workplace culture around health. Beyond listing programs, the survey asks for data points employers often track internally — participation rates, engagement over time, retention or turnover effects tied to wellness, and simple outcome measures such as self-reported health or program completion.

The benchmarking tool aggregates submitted data so organizations can compare themselves to anonymized peers by size, industry and region. Wellness Workdays says the emphasis is on sustainable programs and repeatable results rather than one-season campaigns. The company has noted it draws on input from workplace health experts and advisers to shape the method, and it highlights transparency in how benchmarks are calculated so employers can see which metrics drive their position.

Who can enter, what to prepare and the submission process

The survey is aimed at employers of all sizes that run employee wellness programs. Employers typically submit a mix of descriptive answers and supporting data — for example program descriptions, participation figures and outcome measures. Organizations that run multiple programs are asked to submit the ones they consider core to employee wellbeing.

Wellness Workdays has opened the submission window for 2026 entries and is collecting materials through the early months of the year. The company requests clear documentation on program design and outcomes so its benchmarking can be meaningful. While the survey is open to many employers, those who want deep benchmarking should be prepared to share basic metrics in a structured form rather than loose summaries.

Why this benchmark could change how HR teams think about wellness

The biggest practical shift here is moving from counting actions to valuing results. HR teams often report plenty of activity — yoga classes, seminars, step challenges — but struggle to show whether those activities change behavior or lower costs. A benchmarking tool that rewards sustained engagement and measurable results makes it easier for HR leaders to argue for programs that last and for budgets tied to outcomes.

Beyond internal budgeting, the tool creates a common language. Employers can point to a benchmark when talking to the board or to brokers and benefits partners. Over time, comparisons across industries could highlight what works in different sectors and company sizes, nudging the market toward better-designed programs rather than perks that look good on a poster.

Next steps and where to follow results

Wellness Workdays says it will publish survey results and benchmarking reports after it closes submissions and processes the data. Employers interested in participating or getting updates can contact Wellness Workdays directly through its public channels and sign up for announcements. The company has indicated it will share highlights and insights from winners and top-ranked programs in mid-2026.

In a company statement, Wellness Workdays framed the effort as part of a larger push to make employer wellness measurable and sustainable. For HR teams trying to move beyond surface-level programs, the survey and the benchmarking tool offer a practical way to see how their efforts compare and where to focus next.

Sources

• prnewswire.com