The 2026 Workforce Well-Being & Rewards Calendar reveals when employees are most vulnerable to burnout, most productive, and most receptive to travel incentives and time-off planning.
Built from multi-year behavioral and redemption patterns, this calendar maps the true rhythm of employee engagement. It shows HR and rewards leaders exactly when to activate incentives, promote travel rewards, and support well-being, before disengagement turns into attrition.
Rather than relying on seasonal assumptions, this calendar connects burnout risk, productivity peaks, and real booking behavior into one strategic planning tool.
Inside, you’ll see:
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Predictable annual burnout windows
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Productivity peaks that signal optimal engagement moments
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High-impact incentive activation periods
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Proven travel booking and redemption surges
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Early-warning signs of disengagement
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Summer and shoulder-season retention opportunities
This calendar serves as a strategic roadmap for aligning HR, people operations, and rewards teams around employee intent and emotional readiness.
Instead of reacting to burnout after it appears, you can lead with empathy and precision, supporting employees at the moments that matter most.
Download the 2026 Workforce Well-Being & Rewards Calendar and start building an intent-driven rewards strategy that improves retention, protects performance, and increases perceived program value all year long.
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