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Researchers agree: Good communication equals a better work environment.
But did you know that mixing a little humor into everyday conversation also helps  increase productivity? A recent study in the Journal of Business Communication found that when leaders used humor and laughter during challenging situations, employees were more motivated and more invested in resolving the problem.
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What do employees want?
According to a recent survey by MetLife, help with work-life balance is at the top of the list.
As many as 32% of the survey participants saw work-life balance as an important issue employers and wellness professionals should tackle in the workplace. And employers agree: In the 2009/2010 Staying@Work report, 68% of employers … Continue Reading »

Do you want to reduce health care costs and improve productivity?
The Live Well! Lose Weight! Wellness Program is an easy way to inspire employees to make healthy lifestyle choices that benefit everyone.
The Live Well! Lose Weight! Wellness Program is a complete, 6-week plan designed to improve fitness and nutrition in the workplace, and includes everything … Continue Reading »

The most recent report from the Federal Reserve says the economy is “improving modestly”, however, stress levels in the workplace are still high.
According to Mental Health America, one in four employees admit to missing work due to job-related stress. And nearly half of all American employees report feeling “stressed out” compared to 39% of workers … Continue Reading »

According to a recent study supported by the American Heart Association, about one in 10 obese people don’t feel like they need to lose weight.
The Dallas Heart Study also found that half of the obese study participants thought they were in better health than other people their age, which, in reality, was a false perception.
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Tis’ the season for holiday cookies and candies, rich foods, and festive drinks. All of which add up to a higher than normal caloric intake.

To help keep waistlines trim and in check, low-fat and low-calorie options around the office are a must. Nuts, fruits, and juices are healthy right? Healthier, yes, but salt, fat, sugar, … Continue Reading »

Baby, it’s cold outside!
After one of the warmest fall seasons on record, the thermometer is dropping and it’s important to know what steps to take when exercising outdoors. To help keep employees motivated in the chilly season, remind them that a simple walk at lunch can increase energy, cut calories, and even help boost the … Continue Reading »

Good news: A recent study found 75% of American employers offer a “wellness program”. And the trend is catching on around the world: From gym discounts in Europe to flu shots in Canada, companies are realizing that the healthier their employees are, the more productive the work environment is.

This translates into a better bottom-line and … Continue Reading »

Losing weight and improving fitness are two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions—and two of the most positive. Support employees’ healthy goals in 2010 with a wellness program that motivates them to get fit with an exciting incentive like the Walking for My Wii™ Challenge.
Walking is one of the easiest, most convenient exercises you … Continue Reading »

The secret to better work relationships, sunnier attitudes, and reduced company health care costs is (literally) right at your feet.
The simple act of walking for 30 minutes a day can help boost employee morale by increasing endorphins (the feel good chemicals in the brain) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says companies … Continue Reading »