Wellable has announced the acquisition of Bright Breaks, a wellness technology platform known for integrating short, interactive breaks into employees’ daily schedules to combat burnout and enhance productivity. The move reinforces Wellable’s position as a leading provider of employee wellness, rewards, and recognition solutions.
Through the acquisition, Wellable will expand its offerings to include Bright Breaks’ library of live and on-demand sessions designed to help employees recharge and refocus during their workday. These seven-minute sessions range from meditation and stretching to strength training, dancing, practicing gratitude, and learning skills in financial wellness and meal preparation. An intelligent scheduling feature syncs with Outlook and Google calendars to automatically identify optimal times for breaks, encouraging consistent engagement without disrupting workflow.
Founded in 2020, Bright Breaks has established itself as a pioneer in creating measurable, inclusive, and easy-to-integrate wellness programs into everyday routines. Its approach is rooted in research indicating that employees who take regular wellness breaks experience up to 40% gains in productivity and significant reductions in burnout rates.
The integration of Bright Breaks will also give existing clients access to Wellable’s comprehensive wellness ecosystem, which includes programs in rewards and recognition, benefits navigation, data analytics, and personalized coaching, all delivered through a unified user experience.
Wellable, headquartered in Boston with additional offices in San Diego and Washington, D.C., works with organizations of all sizes to enhance physical and mental well-being in the workplace. Its customizable platform is designed to foster healthier, more engaged, and more productive teams through a combination of technology, education, and experiential programming.
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“Acquiring Bright Breaks is a natural extension of Wellable’s vision to make well-being an effortless, everyday experience. By embedding micro-breaks throughout the workday, we empower employees to reset and recharge while fostering deeper motivation and connection.”
Amanda Kuron, Vice President of Content at Wellable
“This is the perfect home for Bright Breaks. Wellable shares our passion for making wellness accessible, sustainable, and integrated. Together, we can scale break culture across enterprises, offering teams new ways to recharge, refocus, and thrive.”
David Howe, CEO of Bright Breaks
