Methods

For information gathering, social networking, and corporate connecting, the Internet is unsurpassed.

It seems this indispensable tool of modern society can do pretty much anything … including, research says, help people lose weight.

OK, so maybe it’s not plausible for your employees to simply point and click their way to weight loss. But online tools such … 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 »

So you’ve pulled together the health fair to end all health fairs, and now you’d like to sit back and take a well-earned break. Sorry, not quite yet.

Now that the groundwork is laid, it’s time to do what any corporate wellness expert does best: Promote, promote, promote.

The truth is, it doesn’t matter how well organized … Continue Reading »

Look around. What’s the ratio of smiles to frowns in your workplace?

OK, so it’s probably not the most accurate way to gauge morale, but it might get your thoughts moving in that direction.

Between managing your day-to-day responsibilities and establishing workplace wellness initiatives, it’s easy to get so focused on promoting weight loss, physical fitness, and … Continue Reading »

Do your employees always have an excuse at the ready for avoiding exercise?

“My days are so hectic, I don’t have time to work out.”

“I don’t have the energy to do anything after a full day’s work.”

“I’m not a gym person.”

And then there’s the reason many people won’t cop to: They just don’t want to do … Continue Reading »

Saving money is a popular New Year’s resolution that, for many people, doesn’t last longer than those vows to lose weight or exercise daily.

Faced with stacks of credit card bills, many of them the result of overly enthusiastic Christmas spending, a common response is the ostrich approach.

But sticking your head in the sand (or shoving … Continue Reading »

Sometimes the simplest techniques prove to be the most effective.

That seems to be the case when it comes to weight loss. If you’ve fallen short of your goals despite what you feel are your best efforts, the elusive key to success might be as easy as writing things down.

It’s definitely worth a shot, especially if … Continue Reading »

Productivity can mean the difference between a thriving business that surpasses its competitors or one that struggles to keep up … or even fails.

A healthy staff is a productive one, and your employees’ job performance often reflects their physical and mental state, either positively or negatively.

That’s just one of the reasons your employees’ health and … Continue Reading »

Nobody likes a bully.

It’s as true in the workplace as it is on the playground.

That’s why, as a wellness promoter, it’s important to check your methods and make sure you’re not inadvertently making your employees feel pushed around.

The best way to achieve a culture of wellness is to create a positive environment in which change … Continue Reading »