This post from Cathy Kenworthy, Interactive Health CEO, was originally published in LinkedIn here. Please visit the original piece to leave any comment. In this next series of posts, I want to bring out my geek and get more into the story of preventive care and health...
Jerry Callahan, CEO of Heatworks, writes in the Business Upstart Journal about how he "converted the regularly scheduled management meeting into a morning power walk, getting everyone outside and into the fresh air." "Not only did these meetings take less time than...
The University of Michigan Health Management Research Center has compiled some important ideas around "Why a Culture of Health Matters." As the group writes: "Having a workplace culture that supports people’s health is really having a culture that supports the people...
It’s the continual challenge — and opportunity: How do you engage employees to take advantage of the company wellness program? Writes Human Resource Executive Online: "Even though it's been estimated that up to 85 percent of organizations offer health and wellness...
"Although seven in 10 American workplaces offer wellness programs, a new Brodeur Partners survey suggests many employees don’t know that programs in their workplaces exist." "Lack of awareness isn’t the only explanation for an employee indicating her company lacks a...
This post from Carrie Greene, General Manager of Interactive Health, was published in the most recent issue of "HealthCare Consumerism Solutions Magazine" from the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism. The original piece can be found here. There is much good news to...
As employers continually seek ways to increase employee engagement in their workplace wellness programs, a new survey may help identify an area to address: Privacy. Safety and Health Magazine reports that "Some workers may not participate in workplace wellness...
In addition to helping improve employee health and productivity, a new trend for workplace wellness just might be in the area of employee recognition. That's among the findings from an interesting new report from Michael C. Fina. The company conducted an in-booth...
Looking for a new way to boost employee engagement? A new Cornell University study suggests companies may want to consider a "Health Code of Conduct." Said Rebecca S. Robbins, Ph.D. ’15, lead author of the study titled "Employee Health Codes of Conduct: What Would...