Across all industries, employee wellness has evolved beyond a simple workplace perk. Today, it is a defining factor in how organizations attract, retain, and support their people. This commitment comes to life through Ingleside Cares, the organization’s employee wellness program created to support staff health, resilience, and well‑being in meaningful, sustainable ways.
For mission-driven organizations like Ingleside, where employees dedicate themselves daily to serving residents, families, and colleagues alike, workplace wellness is essential and ultimately contributes to higher quality of care. Rather than relying on miscellaneous holiday parties or catered staff lunches, Ingleside has decided to invest in its workforce with wellness initiatives that are thoughtful, accessible, and sustainable to show their appreciation.
A Strategic Employee Wellness Partnership with Wunsupona
Through Ingleside’s partnership with Wunsupona, a company specializing in employee wellness solutions, the organization launched Ingleside Cares — a comprehensive employee wellness program designed to support staff physical, emotional, and mental well‑being across all roles and communities.
“We were initially brought on board to lead a workshop for a leadership conference,” said Dr. Jessie Biondi, Ed.D., MS, Founder and CEO of Wunsupona. “From there, the idea emerged to find meaningful ways to bring wellness into the organization more broadly.”
“The goal of the program is to uplift all Ingleside staff— from housekeeping and dining services to those directly supporting residents—by helping prevent burnout so they can continue to provide excellent care,” she added.
A Holistic Approach to Employee Wellness in Senior Living
Dr. Biondi brings years of expertise in integrated wellness, leadership development, and education. Through Wunsupona, she and her husband partner with organizations across the region to design sustainable employee wellness programs that are both intentional and inclusive.
With Ingleside, Dr. Biondi has concentrated on seamlessly weaving wellness into the organization’s existing culture. This collaboration between Ingleside and Wunsupona has resulted in a variety of joint employee wellness initiatives, such as:
- Wellness on Wheels: a mobile wellness offering that brings resources directly to staff across communities
- New employee orientation videos: introducing wellness as a core part of the employee onboarding experience from day one
- 15-minute educational wellness videos: making employee wellness education accessible and manageable
- Senior Leaders Meeting Dedicated Wellness Focus: integrating wellness and reflection into leadership spaces
Each initiative reinforces the same message: staff wellness is valued and supported at Ingleside.
“Employee wellness is not an add-on for us; it’s essential to how we sustain our mission,” said Traci Alley, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer for Ingleside. “Our partnership with Wunsupona allows us to support staff in meaningful, practical ways that acknowledge the challenges of their work. When our employees feel supported and equipped, it directly strengthens engagement, resilience, and ultimately the quality of care we provide across our communities.”
Strengthening Employee Engagement and Well-being
Dr. Biondi has played an important role in shaping Ingleside’s broader employee wellness program. Her work has helped to define the retirement community’s vision, structure, and long-term wellness goals.
“Based on the feedback we gathered from a needs assessment survey conducted with staff, we’ve been able to shift from reactive wellness efforts to a more proactive, integrated approach that is designed to support staff across multiple locations and job functions,” Dr. Jessie shared.
By embedding employee wellness into onboarding processes and daily operations, Wunsupona is helping Ingleside build a system that improves morale, supports its people, and keeps them engaged while reducing burnout.
Ingleside’s Commitment to Wellness and Culture
At its core, Ingleside’s partnership with Wunsupona reflects a shared commitment to people. Through Ingleside Cares, the organization is embedding wellness into its culture — ensuring employees feel supported, leadership is aligned, and care extends beyond residents to those who serve them every day.
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