As the link between employee wellness and improved engagement and retention has become clear, employers are recognizing the positive power of cultivating a culture of wellness. Not just fitness, but mental health, nutrition, and financial wellness too.
Tag: Corporate Wellness
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Even with increasing awareness of the positive effects that treatment provides in addressing mental health issues, the fear of being perceived negatively often keeps people from discussing their concerns and seeking help from a licensed mental health therapist.
No Longer “Nice-haves,” Workplace Wellness Benefits are “Must-haves”
The Great Resignation sent a shockwave through the workplace that thrust employee wellness to the forefront of attraction and retention. Once considered a “nice-to-have” option, wellness benefits have become a valued priority for employees and a strategic hiring and retention tool for leading employers and HR executives.
Wake-up Call: Why Pay for Benefits That You Already Have?
The appetite for preventative wellness benefits has surged, driven by a Millennial market that embraces self-care and an accelerated focus on wellness since the pandemic. It’s a tall order for employers scrambling to keep up with and satisfy the diverse needs of employees.
Work From Home? Here’s How to be a Healthier Remote Employee
With the disruption of our schedules and the increase of remote work, it can be challenging to maintain the productivity, focus and routine that we’re used to. While working remotely can be difficult to acclimate to, we have a few tips for how to not only adjust, but thrive.
Invisible Illness and the Office Environment
Not all health challenges are visible, yet many employees manage chronic or invisible illnesses while navigating the workplace. This article explores how inclusive, flexible wellness programs can better support employee wellbeing, reduce stigma, and create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Provide your feedback on BizChat
Choice Architecture: How to Create a Healthier Workspace
Every day you have a thousand decisions to make. From the time you wake up to the time you fall asleep you are making choices that will unconsciously affect your wellness. What if we told you that all of these decisions you think you’re making may actually be the result of some very subtle life-hacking?
There IS a Wrong Way to Wellness
Not all wellness programs motivate in healthy or effective ways. This article explores common missteps—like penalties and one‑size‑fits‑all approaches—and highlights how meeting employees where they are leads to more meaningful, sustainable engagement in wellbeing.
Is Your Company Culture Toxic?
“Toxic” became a huge buzzword in 2019 to describe people, situations and events that are literally poisonous to ones’ well-being. Can the culture of an organization be toxic to its’ employees? You betcha.
Why Discounts Alone Don’t Engage Employees
We all know someone who’s joined a discount gym. “It’s only $10 per month,” they said. “What have I got to lose?” If this model is proof of anything, it’s that the enticement of a discount isn’t a behavior modifier. Sure, when there are health and fitness clubs in the world charging up to $200 monthly, getting access to cardio and strength equipment for just an Alexander Hamilton seems like a no-brainer. So why aren’t you going?