Wellness Workdays Strengthens Industry-Leading Safety Culture Through Strategic Well-Being Partnership with Shawmut
BOSTON, Aug. 13, 2025 Wellness Workdays, a premier provider of workplace wellness solutions, has partnered with Shawmut Design and Construction, a $2 billion national construction management firm known for its unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of safety excellence and proactive innovation, to launch a next-generation well-being initiative designed specifically for the construction industry. This strategic partnership reinforces Shawmut's holistic approach to employee safety by integrating physical, mental, and emotional health into its renowned safety program.
Building on decades of award-winning jobsite safety, Shawmut is taking the next step in safeguarding its workforce by addressing the full spectrum of health. The collaboration with Wellness Workdays will bring integrated well-being, mental health, and injury management solutions to jobsites and offices across New England, aligning with Shawmut's values of ownership, innovation, and care.
"Construction safety is evolving—and well-being is now at the heart of it," said Shaun Carvalho, Chief Safety Officer at Shawmut Design and Construction. "While PPE, protocols, and processes remain essential, supporting physical and mental health is just as critical. Our partnership with Wellness Workdays brings care to the jobsite with personalized, proven strategies that offer resources, identify issues early, and connect people to the right support. This is how we put our values to action to drive engagement, satisfaction, and safety."
Wellness Workdays will implement its outcomes-focused, population health framework tailored to the needs of field teams, trade partners, and corporate staff. Initiatives will include:
Biometric screenings and behavioral health coaching Ergonomic risk assessments powered by emerging AI tools Customized wellness challenges, table talks, and on-the-go construction-focused wellness resources Targeted support in areas such as sleep, chronic disease, financial health, and resilience
"This partnership represents what the future of work looks like in construction. This isn't just a wellness program—it's a strategic investment in workforce strength and safety," said Debra Wein, CEO and Founder of Wellness Workdays. "Together, with Shawmut, we are delivering evidence-based wellness strategies that integrate seamlessly with safety, driving impact on-site and beyond."
About Wellness Workdays Wellness Workdays is a leading provider of measurable workplace wellness programs that produce quantifiable reductions in healthcare costs and improved employee productivity. With two decades of providing outcome-based wellness solutions, Wellness Workdays has helped organizations in all industries generate greater value through improved employee health. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, including New Balance, Turner Construction, Skanska, Brown University, the Maine Department of Transportation, Rockland Trust Bank, The Maine Bankers Association, and Harvard Business School. Visit us at and follow us on , , and .
About Shawmut Design and ConstructionShawmut Design and Construction is a $2 billion national construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, Shawmut has created a culture of ownership, proactive solution-making, and forward-thinking. Over 80 percent of its business comes from repeat clients, with a strong focus on building lasting partnerships. Shawmut has 11 offices, including Boston, Providence, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. For more information, please visit .
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