The HR Huddle HR, We Have a Problem - Why only 16% of employees are thriving at work and how personalized wellbeing strategies beat the one-size-fits-all approach.
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Jun 5, 2025 Kelly Mackin, Co-Founder and CEO of Motives Met and author of “Work Life Well-Lived,” dives into her research revealing that only 16% of employees are thriving at work. She discusses 28 psychological motives influencing workplace wellbeing, highlighting the importance of personalized strategies over a one-size-fits-all approach. The conversation exposes how many employees fear expressing their emotions and explores actions individuals can take to enhance their well-being. Lastly, Mackin emphasizes the need for co-created workplace cultures that foster open communication and individual fulfillment.
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Kelly Mackin's Work Wellbeing Journey
- Kelly Mackin saw her mom thrive and then suffer drastically at work after a company change.
- Kelly's own stressful agency experiences inspired her to pursue work wellbeing.
Work-Life Harmony Diversity
- Work-life harmony is one of 28 psychological motives that influence workplace wellbeing.
- People differ as integrators or separators in how they blend or separate work and personal life.
Wellbeing Evolves With Life Seasons
- Work-life harmony needs shift with life seasons and professional changes.
- Priorities and wellbeing drivers evolve over time and circumstances.