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Employees who show up for work enthusiastic and passionate about their jobs — does it sound too good to be true? Don’t give up hope: You may find a renewed sense of purpose among workers after trying these tactics that aim to jump-start productivity.

Focus on the positive. Approach each employee as a valuable individual with … Continue Reading »

The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … Continue Reading »

Economic times are tough and everyone is cutting back where they can. One moving target that businesses have to deal with is the rising costs of health insurance for employees. Rather than eliminate this valuable benefit that helps attract, keep, and take care of a valued workforce, companies are looking for ways to contain insurance … Continue Reading »

This economy, sporting the longest recession since WWII, is causing stress and making people ill. Only 9% of Americans rate the economy positively and 43% say it is getting worse. Folks are overwhelmed and worried about their homes, retirement, and making ends meet. Physical ailments like headaches, backaches, neck aches and insomnia are being linked … Continue Reading »

It is an understatement to say that we have a bit of an obesity problem in the U.S.. We are not alone. All industrialized societies seem to be packing on the pounds. This is not good for the individuals or societies where obesity contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. It is also … Continue Reading »

Your employees are your most valuable asset. Yet, it’s easy to focus on failings, weaknesses and shortcomings in an effort to improve performance. Instead, help workers feel appreciated and positive, which will translate to greater productivity, motivation and energy and will create happier workplace. Celebrate employee strengths today.

Take time out for praise. Don’t save all … Continue Reading »

The messages you send to employees through your own attitude, words and body language can make or break their motivation. Give your motivational skills a tune-up with these four strategies.

Start strong. If you start your workday grouchy and out of sorts, you just might set the tone for your entire workforce. Instead, … Continue Reading »

In an article for CNN.com this week, a spokesperson for the nonprofit organization National Business Group on Health said that while sometimes a bit fuzzy, evidence is accumulating that wellness programs are saving employers money. More and more employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to cut health care costs and finding that … Continue Reading »

Opening paragraphs from Put Wellness to Work, an article by Diane McReynolds,  published on CorporateWellnessMagazine.com July 13, 2009.

With a growing array of creative tools to excite interest on many levels, wellness programs can be designed to serve organizations of all sizes, locales and cultures. You can choose components as unique, innovative and fun as the … Continue Reading »

Visual impressions are extremely strong and print is very efficient at communicating effective behavioral messages. Posters try to sell ideas to specific audiences and are a compelling form of advertising. The main objective of workplace posters is to alter the consciousness of workers to bring about a behavioral change or an … Continue Reading »