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WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE

The workforce conversation is changing.

Focus. Energy. Stress. Cognitive load. Modern performance is more human than ever.

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The new workforce performance landscape

A New Conversation Around Workforce Performance

Modern workplace performance is influenced by far more than motivation alone. Focus, resilience, stress load, cognitive fatigue, and daily human consistency are becoming operational concerns across modern organizations.

1

Employee engagement is declining

When employees are present but disconnected, productivity, communication, and day-to-day consistency quietly suffer.

2

Burnout and stress remain elevated

Stress overload affects focus, resilience, mood, and the ability to sustain performance through the workday.

3

Cognitive strain is becoming operational

Attention fatigue, decision overload, and mental exhaustion are no longer just personal issues. They affect reliability.

4

Traditional wellness often stays surface-level

Many programs promote awareness, but fail to connect biology, daily behavior, and practical workplace support.

5

The next shift is workforce performance through human consistency

Chemistry at Work™ helps organizations support focus, energy, mood, and resilience through education, private insight pathways, and simple ongoing engagement tools.

Built to keep momentum visible

Designed for Sustained Engagement

Chemistry at Work™ was intentionally developed as a multi-touch engagement system designed to help organizations maintain visibility, reinforce awareness, and support long-term participation beyond the initial rollout.

Awareness Assets
Environmental Reinforcement
Quarterly Boost Content
Manager & HR Kits
Ongoing Engagement Tools

Executive Briefing

U.S. Workforce Performance Briefing

Explore the emerging biological factors influencing workforce performance, consistency, engagement, resilience, and productivity.

Read the Briefing
U.S. Workforce Performance Briefing


Wellness starts at the cellular level!

We combine functional screening, personalized nutrition, and stress-smart strategies
to uncover root causes, restore balance, and elevate your team’s energy and performance.


Performance Drivers

Fatigue & Stress: the two biggest brakes on employee performance

Reduce fatigue and manage stress, and productivity, focus, and safety rise—fast.

Relative Impact Index

90% Fatigue 95% Stress Top Two Drivers of Employee Performance
*Index used for a simple visual comparison on this page. See sources below for data on prevalence and risk.
Fatigue is nearly universal

97% of workers report at least one workplace fatigue risk factor; more than 80% face two or more.

Fatigue increases injuries

Injury risk rises +18% on evening shifts, +30% on night shifts, and +37% for 12-hour shifts.

Why this matters

Fatigue and stress drive mistakes, slower reaction times, and presenteeism—quietly draining performance every day.

National Safety Council — Fatigue in the Workplace
Research on fatigue prevalence, risk factors, and business impact.
nsc.org/workplace/safety-topics/fatigue/fatigue-reports
OSHA — Worker Fatigue: Hazards
Injury risk by shift type/length and safety implications.
osha.gov/worker-fatigue/hazards
3 Pillars for Success

A clear path to better energy, focus, and daily performance

Simple, science-based, and designed to help employees understand and act on what affects them.

Pillar One

Education

Help employees understand how energy, focus, and mood are influenced by what's happening in the body.

  • Clear explanation of energy and focus patterns
  • Understand what may be influencing daily performance
  • Build awareness without complexity or overwhelm
Pillar Two

Nutrition & Biometric Screening

Provide a simple, private way for employees to see what their body may be missing or out of balance.

  • Private at-home screening process
  • Insight into vitamin, mineral, and amino acid patterns
  • Move from guessing to real solutions
Pillar Three

Dietitian Support

Give employees access to expert guidance so they can understand their results and take practical next steps.

  • Personalized guidance from a licensed dietitian
  • Clear, practical recommendations
  • Support that makes change easier to follow through
Food for Mood

The Simple Science of Food

If mood has a best friend, it’s food.

Some meals brighten your energy and clarity. Others quietly lower the lights. We’re about to show you why that happens.

No diets. No charts. Just the real chemistry behind how food affects how you feel.

  • Which foods create “switched on” energy
  • Which foods ground you or slow you down
  • What to Eat & When to Eat It

This is just a preview. The full story lives in the Science of Food.

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Food & Mood Hints
Reds & Oranges — bright, driven, energetic
Yellows & Browns — grounding, steady, warm
Greens & Creams — clear, calm, centered
Purples & Blues — calming, restorative, deep recharge

Just a taste. The full guide is waiting in the Science of Food.

Core Chemistry

Chemistry Behind Focus, Energy & Resilience

Your day runs on neurotransmitters—tiny messengers that influence focus, energy, mood, memory, and resilience. Understanding the basics of brain chemistry helps employees better understand the factors that shape how they think, feel, and perform throughout the workday.

Dopamine

Drive, motivation, reward, and goal-directed behavior.

Support: Protein-rich foods, sunlight, sleep, small wins, purposeful breaks.

Glutamate

The brain's primary excitatory messenger involved in learning and attention.

Support: Balanced protein intake, sleep, magnesium, and recovery periods.

Acetylcholine

Memory formation, focus, learning speed, and recall.

Support: Choline-rich foods, B vitamins, focused work blocks, and adequate rest.

Serotonin

Mood steadiness, emotional resilience, and wellbeing.

Support: Daylight exposure, movement, sleep rhythm, and gut-friendly meals.

GABA

Calm, recovery, relaxation, and nervous system balance.

Support: Breathing practices, evening routines, magnesium-rich foods, and less late caffeine.

Norepinephrine

Alertness, responsiveness, and performance under pressure.

Support: Movement, posture resets, protein intake, and healthy recovery habits.

Educational content only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual experiences may vary.

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