Best in App Development: Top 5 Employee Wellness Apps

Today’s rising wellness culture ensures happier, healthier teams (who happen to be 13% more productive by the way) – so we’re 100% on board. Here are some of the employee wellbeing apps we’re enjoying right now.

1) Headspace

We don’t want to be dramatic, but workplace stress can quite literally kill. Studies show that stress bombards our neurological system – it lowers the immune system, causes high blood pressure, and increases the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.

This meditation app is a fantastic example of how considered app development can improve quality of life.

There’s plenty of data to show that meditation is the key to supporting both physical and mental health. According to Headspace creators, users typically reduce stress by 32% in just one month, and experience 14% less burnout after just two weeks. What a way to boost wellness at work.

2) Happify

Have you heard of positive psychology? This is a new branch of psychology that uses a ‘glass half full’ mind-set to empower people. There are links between positive thinking and engaging in healthier behaviours, so a cheerful outlook can be hugely beneficial for your team.

Apps like Happify are backed by science and use mindfulness-driven games and activities to help to stamp out negative thoughts. It’s one of the best employee wellbeing apps for both personal and professional development.

3) Sleep Cycle

If you’re looking for an employee wellbeing app that optimises workplace performance, try Sleep Cycle. The greatest, most natural performance-enhancing activity in the world (and completely free of charge) is sleep. And the quality and amount of sleep you get directly impacts cognitive function.

Sleep deprived workers aren’t just short-tempered – they have trouble concentrating, struggle with memory, get easily confused and have impaired judgement.

So it makes sense to help your team feel well rested if you want to promote wellness at work.

4) Strava

One of the most popular apps in recent years, Strava has become a bit of a fitness mainstay. It is mostly used for cycling and running using GPS data, and it helps friends and colleagues connect over their love of physical activity.

It’s not healthy to fitness brag, but we believe that a balanced and sensible approach to using apps like Strava are great for providing support and encouragement to others on their wellness journey. It’s also a brilliant conversation starter, opening up important discussions about keeping fit.

5) Waterminder

Staying hydrated is essential for workplace wellness. Humble H20 has a significant impact on health, happiness, and motivation. Parched employees have lower levels of work performance, but hydration is often overlooked in workplace wellness programmes.

Waterminder is simple app development at its best. It tracks water intake, sets reminders and provides a hydration history to help people understand their fluid needs.

As well as off-the-shelf apps, bespoke app design can reduce admin stress and help employees enjoy better job satisfaction. Do you need an app design agency that’s full of ideas for workplace wellness, productivity and output?

Get in touch with Identify Digital and find out what we can do for you. Call 01924 911333 or fill in our online enquiry form.