We have reported previously on the important ways that a well-run workplace wellness program can help drive a "culture of health" within a workplace. We noted that the HERO Culture of Health Committee “works to define what a culture of health means. A workplace...
In case you actually too the last week of the year to unplug and simply enjoy the wonders of family and friends and missed it, last week we started our discussion of New Year's Resolutions, focusing on smoking. We highlighted how a well-run workplace wellness program...
A central tenant to a well-run workplace wellness program includes defining -- and then supporting -- a culture of health. But what, exactly, is that? The HERO Culture of Health Committee "works to define what a culture of health means. A workplace culture of health...
The holiday season, of course, is marketed as the happiest time of the year. And for many, it is. However, for many of us, the holidays also bring stress and anxiety -- even depression. While helping employees manage through the "holiday blues" is not always a defined...
Yesterday we reported that a large majority of employees recognize a connection between wellbeing and performance. Workplace Insights notes that according to a 2017 Health Survey from Aon Employee Benefits, “96 percent of employers see a direct correlation between...
We've reported how well run workplace wellness programs can help drive important business outcomes, including helping reduce health costs and improve individual health outcomes. We previously noted a Yahoo! News reported on a survey and noted: “When companies have...
We have noted that a key strength of a well-run workplace wellness program is that the good health habits don't stop at work. We cited a Washington Post piece that highlights the point:: “Many people struggle to reach their health and wellness goals. They cling to...
We have reported on a number of ways that well-run workplace wellness programs can help engage employees in helpful programs -- as well as keys to strong program design. For example, we noted that a few well-placed words can go a long way. A study indicates that these...
We have been reporting this week on the continuing challenge of addressing mental illness in the workplace. Not only is it clearly a significant personal health issue, but it also can negatively impact a business' financial health. Earlier we noted a Workplace...