The key role that managers can play to help advance a well-run workplace wellness program is something we've recognized. Indeed, integrating manager action can be an important part of program design. We previously noted a study published in the Journal of Occupational...
We recognize that many businesses are closed today, so we wanted to take the occasion to again emphasize: Good workplace wellness habits continue at home. Indeed, a well-run workplace wellness program may equip members with tools and tips to extend lessons (and...
Yesterday we reported on the reasons -- and ways -- businesses should engage employees on mental health in order to help employees and help reduce overall health costs. We noted a recent Employee Benefits News report that “because employees are not seeking treatment...
Yesterday we reported on the high business costs tied to "poor mental health." We noted that Employee Benefits News reports that “because employees are not seeking treatment for these conditions, employers are losing an estimated $225.8 billion each year due to...
How much more evidence do we need that skipping breakfast is bad? And what role can workplace wellness programs play in educating employees about the issue? The American Heart Association previously offered a study titled “Meal Timing and Frequency: Implications for...
We have reported frequently on the importance of regular movement and physical activity as part of a well-run workplace wellness program. In fact, the workplace is an excellent location to help individuals gain the health benefits of activity. One study, titled...
We have reported that one of the most prominent and important players in the workplace wellness space is the American Heart Association. To learn more about the AHA efforts – the challenges of encouraging people to better focus on health in the workplace and the...
Yesterday we noted the important role that line managers can play in helping advance a well-run workplace wellness program -- or even simply encouraging a culture of well-being within an organization. As the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development states:...
We have noted that among the challenges in managing mental health in the workplace is a place where a well-run workplace wellness program can help: Awareness among managers. Workplace Insights reports “one in three line managers admit they would struggle to detect...