Culture Of Wellness

When you think workplace safety, sleep is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.

But consider its implications. Without enough sleep, your employees face all kinds of problems at work and at home. They struggle to focus, their health may suffer, and they probably experience stress more acutely.

Moodiness and fatigue may make it hard … Continue Reading »

A recent survey indicated that the lunch break may be going the way of 9-to-5 workdays and pension plans. That is to say, they may be becoming obsolete.

In an online poll of 751 North American workers by Right Management, a third of them said they rarely or never take a lunch break and another third … Continue Reading »

There are reasons galore to skip workouts, and many of them come about around this time of year.

Between the baking heat of the dog days or, conversely, the soaking rain from tropical storms, outdoor exercise is unappealing at best, impossible at worst.

Along with winter, late summer poses arguably the biggest threat to an exercise routine.

Sweating … Continue Reading »

Like a good pair of running shoes, exercise has to be a proper fit.

Any kind of workout needs to be custom-designed for the exerciser in order for them to stick with it … which is, of course, the key to success.

Gym workouts aren’t for everyone. Neither are walking groups. Or biking or hiking, or … Continue Reading »

Selling health topics to a motley assortment of fairly sedentary people is no mean feat.

But it’s one you take on every day because you understand the importance of workplace health and wellness, and how having employees in tip-top physical and mental condition will keep your business that way, too.

More and more corporations are realizing that … Continue Reading »

Who knew something as simple as diet soda could cause such a stir?

Recent findings suggest there is no link between weight gain and diet soda consumption, while other findings contradict that assessment.

This kind of conflicting information leaves thirsty dieters wondering what to wash down all that healthy food with.

And while it’s true that drinking diet … Continue Reading »

Getting your employees moving is no small challenge for workplace wellness coordinators.

The cornerstone to health and wellness, exercise is often the hardest thing to sell to people whose days are already packed with work and home obligations.

A common excuse (and one that is certainly valid) is that there are too few hours in the day. … Continue Reading »

Working long hours while trying to have a well-rounded life outside of work is a challenge.

When cutting corners seems like the only way to get it all done, people often sacrifice things that are vital to health and wellness: exercise, healthy diet, good sleep habits.

Stress compounds the problem, making it difficult to give 100% to … Continue Reading »

It’s a rare (and lucky) person who doesn’t experience financial worries to some degree.

The severity, of course, is as unique as the individual, ranging from the occasional short-term money crunch to constant, overwhelming anxiety about staying afloat in a sea of debt.

And Murphy’s Law seems to rule when it comes to finances: The less you … Continue Reading »

A healthy heart is at the heart of good health.

That’s why, in your corporate wellness quest, showing your employees how to take better care of this vital muscle should be at the top of your priority list.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. While it’s not 100% avoidable, there are changes you … Continue Reading »