Employee Well-Being Becomes a Core HR Strategy in 2026, as Ajinomoto Launches i-LiveWell to Support Employee Health and Well-Being

Employee Well-Being Becomes a Core HR Strategy in 2026,
as Ajinomoto Launches i-LiveWell to Support Employee Health and Well-Being

• HR Trends in 2026: Proactive and Personalized Employee Well-Being
• “i-LiveWell” Enhances Employee Work-Life Balance and Supports a Sustainable Well-Being Culture in the Workplace

Bangkok – 18 May 2026 – Employee well-being is rapidly emerging as a core HR strategy in 2026, as organizations shift from traditional benefits toward more measurable, data-driven approaches. Ajinomoto Co. (Thailand) Ltd. is advancing this trend with “i-LiveWell,” a digital health platform designed to support employee well-being and organizational performance. The platform was officially launched and presented to Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited during 11–13 February 2026, as part of its implementation under the employee well-being program, “Live Well & Life Well with Krungsri.” The initiative aims to encourage employee participation in health-related activities and foster sustainable healthy behaviors in daily life using the i-LiveWell platform.

The session was attended by key executives, including Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya PCL) Dr. Vasin Udomratchatavanich, Chief Human Resources Officer; Mr. Krittapak Suwanapong, Head of Human Resources Management; and Mr. Jun Nishiyama, Deputy Head of Japanese Corporate Banking. Ms. Roann Co, Director of Ajinomoto Co. (Thailand) Ltd. and Mr. Apiwat Fuangfoo, CEO of invitrace

Well-Being: The New Standard for HR in 2026

According to the ADP HR Trends Guidebook 2026, 90% of employers acknowledge responsibility for employees’ physical well-being, while 53% of employees expect organizations to increase their focus on wellness. These insights reflect a clear shift in HR strategy. Well-being is no longer viewed as a supplementary benefit, but increasingly recognized as a key factor influencing productivity, retention, engagement, and long-term sustainability.

i-LiveWell: A Digital Health Innovation for Organizations

Developed by Ajinomoto Co. (Thailand) Ltd. in collaboration with Invitrace, i-LiveWell is a corporate health platform built under the concept of “Eat Well, Live Well.” The platform focuses on holistic well-being across physical health, mental health, and lifestyle behaviors by combining nutritional expertise, digital technology, and user-centered experience design. The i-LiveWell is designed to encourage sustainable health habits and proactive care through personalized recommendations and interactive engagement.

Key Features for Employees

• AI-based personal health assessment with tailored recommendations
• Lifestyle tracking such as step counting, exercise, food logging and water intake tracking
• Personalized health missions and challenges to support long-term behavior change
• Social community features for employees to join interest-based groups and share motivation
• Gamification and reward system to increase engagement and encourage healthier routines

Key Features for HR and Organizations

• Workforce health dashboard with aggregated insights
• Data-driven analytics to support HR well-being planning and budget optimization
• Tools to create organization-wide health campaigns and missions that increase participation
• Preventive health framework with a strong focus on data privacy and confidentiality

These capabilities enable HR teams to design more targeted well-being initiatives, improve resource allocation and strengthen a health-focused workplace culture.

The future of organizations will depend on how well they care for their people. i-LiveWell enables companies to turn employee well-being into a measurable driver of performance, engagement, and sustainability.

Organizations or HR leaders interested in exploring how i-LiveWell can support a healthier, more engaged workforce can find more information at https://ilivewell.ajinomoto.co.th/