2025 Well-Being Excellence Application Manual

The 2025 ANCC Well-Being Excellence™ Manual is a comprehensive guide developed by ANCC, in collaboration with global well-being experts. The primary goal is to help diverse organizations cultivate a culture of workforce well-being and achieve the prestigious Well-Being Excellence (WBE) credential. 

This manual:

• Outlines evidence-based standards and practices, including foundational and advanced elements, that support the holistic aspects of being, that includes the mental, emotional, and physical health of the entire workforce.
• Emphasizes the strategic integration of well-being into organizational planning, active employee engagement in workplace decisions including the continuous assessment and improvement of well-being initiatives.
• Provides detailed guidance on eligibility, and documentation requirements, and survey as applicable, as well as the entire application process, ensuring organizations can effectively demonstrate their commitment to staff well-being.

This complete and updated guide replaces the previously posted abbreviated version on the WBE website. Please make sure you use this newer version instead. If you have downloaded the previous abbreviated manual, please check the manual clarifications on the WBE webpage. Ensure your success by utilizing this indispensable manual throughout your WBE journey!