Fresh Perspectives.
Practical Change.
TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Talks that challenge assumptions, spark conversation, and give people something useful to take back to work.
Zest brings behavioral science, organizational change, and workplace health together in engaging, evidence-based presentations designed for the realities of shift-based work.
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From conference stages to leadership teams and frontline employees, every session is built to connect insight with action.
FOR LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Stop Adding,
Start Redesigning
Why burnout fixes fail and what actually works
Burnout isn’t just an individual problem. Explore how workload, work design, and organizational practices contribute to burnout, and what leaders can do differently.
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It's About Time
Smarter Scheduling for Safer Shifts
Fatigue isn’t just about sleep. Explore how scheduling, staffing, workload, and recovery opportunities shape safety, and what leaders can do to reduce fatigue risks both during and between shifts.
Start the Conversation Your Team Needs.
Every workplace is different, but the forces shaping worker health, safety, and retention are often the same. Each session is grounded in research and focused on what participants can actually change.
EXPLORE THE LIBRARY
Psychological safety as a structural problem in shift-based work
Inviting feedback isn’t the same as making it safe to give. Explore why employees stay quiet and how leaders can build systems that make speaking up safer and worth the effort.
Beyond "Speak Up"
FOR FRONTLINE TEAMS
Clockwork
Better sleep. Better shifts. Better life.
Better sleep starts with understanding your body clock. Discover practical strategies to improve sleep, stay alert during demanding shifts, and recover more effectively between workdays.
The Social Shift
Staying connected on a different clock
Shift work can make it difficult to stay connected with the people who matter most. Discover practical ways to rethink routines, maintain meaningful relationships, and make room for connection without sacrificing recovery.
Mind Over Mayhem
Making sense of stress, burnout, and recovery
Stress is a natural part of life, but when demands pile up and recovery falls short, it takes a toll. Explore how stress works, recognize burnout, and discover practical ways to manage demands, restore energy, and find support.
