Health and Work

If health underpins great work, why do so many workplaces treat it like a perk? In this episode, Paul and Matt examine the gap between surface-level wellness offerings and real employee needs—then share how to shift toward readiness and resilience without overhauling everything. Five Key Learnings: Lived experience (burnout, caregiving, fatigue) doesn’t match company messaging. Health is still treated as “individual responsibility,” not a team design issue. Small moves like RMS (Rest, Movement, Socializing) beat flashy programs. Teams can change norms—leaders just have to start modeling them. Expect the shift: from “treat it when it breaks” to “design for health.” Resources mentioned in this episode: Billion Minds Readiness ModelRMS Stack (Rest, Movement, Socializing)Humanity Working is a podcast focused on helping individuals, teams and organizations be ready for the future of work by maximizing their human potential.For more information, and access to our weekly newsletter, visit us at humanityworking.net.