The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reports that "A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll finds that more than four in ten working adults (44%) say their current job has an impact on their overall health, and...
Many human resources courses and management guidance emphasize a key attribute in creating a productive workplace: Empathy. The " ability to share someone else's feelings" is a key skill in the work environment. But is there a connection between a well-designed...
Back in November we posted these infographics showing the prevalence of mental illness in the workplace. And in March, we posted an article showing the detrimental effects that poor mental health can have on work performance. In a new article from Employee Benefit...
We have reported frequently on the importance for companies -- and wellness programs -- to focus on smoking cessation. In our piece "Why Help Your Employees Stop Smoking," we wrote: "To tackle smoking as a health concern, organizations need to start with a strong...
Disability claims present a potentially significant health-related cost for companies. They're also an area where workplace wellness programs -- particularly ones that bring a focus on weight-management -- may help. Benefits Pro reports that "Aging and overweight baby...
Chronic disease remains a major cost and wellness factor for U.S. companies. We have reported on the ways that "Chronic Health Conditions Play Major Role in Employee Wellness" as well as how "Wellness Programs Can Help Individuals Manage Chronic Conditions." Jeffrey...
We have written frequently about the benefits of biking to work (for example, see here and here). But the ease and availability of convenient biking can vary among communities. The U.S. Center of Disease Control and Prevention has teamed with the Alliance for Biking...
As we've reported previously (for example: here, here, and here), managing mental health in the workplace is as imperative as managing employees' physical health. However, not all workplace wellness plan design accommodates for this reality. Some convenient resources...
Wearables clearly don't replace all of the other important aspects of workplace wellness programs or of an overall healthy lifestyle. At the same time, when used properly, they can serve as an effective support for various aspects in health care. The Northwestern...