Ep 78. Why Workplace Wellness Fails and What Employees Actually Need

This episode has a unique format. Dr. Amna Shabbir welcomes back Pantea Dougani, founder and CEO of Excel Wellbeing Solutions, to discuss why many workplace wellness programs fail. Dr. Shabbir and Pantea switch between the hot seat and bring tangible tips and dive deep into all things workplace well-being.

Together, they explore burnout, leadership, employee engagement, workplace culture, and the hidden costs of disengagement. Pantea explains why one-off yoga classes, online wellness libraries, and generic programs often miss the mark, while Dr. Shabbir shares why listening to employees and supporting leaders must come first.

They also discuss moral injury in healthcare and why workplace wellbeing should be treated as an ongoing business strategy, not a collection of random activities.

Episode Takeaways

Workplace wellbeing should be based on employee needs.One-off wellness activities rarely create lasting change.Strong workplace culture starts with supported leaders.Burnout and disengagement carry real business costs.Healthcare wellbeing must address moral injury.The first step is to listen, measure, and adapt.

About the guest:

Pantea Dougani is the Founder and CEO of Excel Wellbeing Solutions, a workplace wellbeing company that delivers customized onsite and virtual programs for organizations across the United States and Canada. She is passionate about helping employers create healthier, more connected workplaces by supporting employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Connect with Pantea Dougani:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/excelwellbeing

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ExcelWellbeingSolutions/

Company LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-wellbeing-solutions/

Pantea's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pantea-dougani/