Have you ever felt so tired sitting around all day doing nothing, or do you feel so exhausted doing mind activities? Ever wonder why? Your mind and your body's connection may be why. In this article, we will consider the connection between physical health and mental...
Mental health is an essential topic of discussion in the workplace, but it’s only natural to continue asking “Why?” In this article, we will debunk popular myths and misconceptions about mental health, clarify your role in supporting employee mental wellness, and...
With all of this talk about supporting the mental wellness of employees, you might be wondering, “What does supporting an employee’s mental wellness actually look like?” If you currently invest or have invested time in your mental wellness through activities such as...
There is a lot of talk about workplace mental health and creating a culture that values workplace wellness in this post-pandemic era. But how are employers supposed to do that? To create a mentally healthy workplace culture, leaders must be intentional about making a...
Don’t be too quick to assume that you have a difficult, lazy, or sub-par employee. In many instances, it could be that your employee is struggling with their mental health and needs your support. By responding to that team member with empathy and compassion, you can...
We, as humans, don’t like awkward conversations. We avoid them. As a leader, one of the most awkward conversations you might have with an employee is about mental health. It’s also one of the most important conversations you can have. Leaders who show they...
Mental health needs to be discussed in the workplace, but we understand that this is not yet a popular opinion. You might be thinking, Sure, mental health is important, but do we really need to focus on that in the workplace? Why? Or maybe you recognize the...
Is there a connection between long work hours and diabetes in women? Helping employees manage or prevent diabetes is an important function of well-run workplace wellness programs that seek to improve overall health and reduce health costs. We have noted the positive...
We frequently highlight the benefits of exercise on the heart. But what if you haven't been taking the advice to heart -- is it too late to start? MedPage previously reported that age should not get in the way of fitness. The post notes that “individuals in good...