Yesterday we asked what role the nature of work play in designing a well-run workplace wellness program? This question is part of a study on the "Fitness of the US Workforce," published in the Annual Review of Public Health. Our first post covered why workforce...
Are genetics destiny when it comes to coronary disease? The answer may give strength to the benefits of a well-run workplace wellness program -- and how it is designed. Certainly, genetics matter. As the New England Journal of Medicine reported last year in a study...
As business leaders consider the program design of their workplace wellness programs, one type of employee may need special consideration: Night workers. Because of the late hours, these employees may not have the same program structure built into their shifts....
Heart health, as we know, is a central part of well-run workplace wellness programs. We've noted that “High BMI Carries Weighty Heart, Diabetes Risk,” according to MedPage Today. The post notes: “In yet another confirmation of the negative cardiometabolic impact of...
As we reported, research indicates that many employees may not sense sufficient encouragement from their workplaces, which in turn may reduce their inclination to stay fit. Workplace Insight reports: “The majority of UK employees (61 percent) do not feel encouraged by...
What are the links between work, health and well-being? Yesterday we reported that one way to connect all three: Driving meaningful conversations at work. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which focuses on the wellbeing of small business owners and employees...
Yesterday we reported how well-run workplace wellness programs can help midsize and small businesses. The post was based on a new guide from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which focuses on the wellbeing of small business owners and employees in the UK. As...
Workplace wellness is not just for big business. And a new guide can help midsize and small businesses recognize the benefits of -- and easy ways to implement -- wellness programs that work. "Wellbeing at work can support increase productivity, improve staff...
The important role that a well-run workplace wellness program can play in helping address and manage mental health in the workplace is well known. Moreover, as we reported previously, a focus on mental health can help a company's bottom line. The Colorado Mental...