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Personalising wellbeing for a multigenerational workforce
by Sadee Akhtar, Clinical Aromatherapist at Essentially Sadee
A Workforce That Spans Generations
Today’s teams can stretch across four generations, from baby boomers to Gen Z. Each brings unique strengths and pressures. That diversity is powerful, but it raises a challenge: how can wellbeing feel relevant to everyone?
Why One Size Rarely Fits All
Most workplace programmes still follow a one-size-fits-all model. Meditation apps, yoga sessions, and gym memberships are rolled out with good intentions, yet participation often drops. Older employees may feel these activities don’t reflect their needs. Younger staff may see them as disconnected from the realities of their day. Uptake stays low, stress stays high, and businesses carry the cost.
The Power of Personalisation
Real progress comes from wellbeing that meets people where they are. A short reset between meetings.
A small ritual before sleep. A discrete cue that signals focus. These micromoments make wellbeing practical and meaningful.
Scent as a Personal Anchor
In clinical aromatherapy, scent creates these moments instantly. A single breath can shift mood, focus, or energy in seconds. For one person, that means calm before a big presentation. For another, clarity during an afternoon slump. Different needs, same principle: wellbeing that feels personal, not prescribed.
The Meeting Before the Meeting
At a London firm, a manager keeps a small aromatic inhaler in her desk drawer. Before every tough conversation, she takes one quiet breath. “It reminds me to pause,” she said, “and show up as the version of me I want my team to meet.”
Two seconds that subtly change her whole day.
As workforces grow more diverse, wellbeing must evolve too. The future isn’t another perk. It’s personal, adaptable, and designed for humans, not policies.
Juggling the Space Between Calm & Chaos?
At Essentially Sadee, everything starts with one belief: There is no wellbeing without the wellbeing of others
I created this service to support care teams, community members, and workplaces with personalised, plant-based remedies that are gentle, inclusive, and rooted in science. This is about more than wellness trends, it’s about creating meaningful support systems for those who hold space for others.
Let’s Talk
If you’re curious about how scent could support wellbeing in your workplace, drop us a note at hello@essentiallysadee.com, we’d love to start the conversation.
If you believe in a shared approach to wellbeing, I’d love to collaborate. Let’s explore how scent-based support could benefit your team or community. www.essentiallysadee.com
