How Corporate Wellness Programs Can Support Women Using GLP-1 Medications

How Corporate Wellness Programs Can Support Women Using GLP-1 Medications

GLP-1 medications (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) are rapidly increasing in use across Australia’s workforce. While these medications can be effective tools for managing metabolic conditions, they also require careful nutrition and lifestyle guidance—which many people don’t receive.

This creates an opportunity (and responsibility) for workplaces developing modern wellness programs.

Why GLP-1 education matters for companies

Employees using GLP-1 medications may experience:

• Lower appetite

• GI side effects

• Reduced muscle mass if protein intake is inadequate

• Fatigue or difficulty maintaining exercise routines

• Hydration challenges

When unaddressed, these can impact workplace performance, physical resilience, and long-term health outcomes.

How workplaces can help

1. Offer GLP-1 education sessions
   Clear, evidence-based guidance empowers employees to use medication safely and effectively.

2. Promote protein-rich catering options
   Helps protect muscle mass and energy.

3. Encourage hydration access
   A simple but essential support.

4. Provide movement and strength resources
   Important for metabolic health and long-term sustainability.

5. Create stigma-free communication
   GLP-1 usage should never be judged—employees deserve privacy and respect.

A modern, inclusive wellness strategy

Incorporating GLP-1 support into corporate programs shows employees that their employer understands contemporary health challenges and is committed to holistic wellbeing.