Walking Journal

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 »

Fall has arrived, temperatures are moderating, so it’s the perfect time to ramp up fitness with walking. Here are a few suggestions for starting or kick-starting a walking routine.
If you are a beginner, start with 10 or 15 minutes of walking at a steady pace on flat terrain or a treadmill. Set your goal … Continue Reading »

Walking is a very safe way to get exercise — people can start with short, frequent walks and build up to longer distances. It is also a great opportunity for co-workers to socialize away from the water cooler. (Sample walking program from the National Institutes of Health.)
Motivating employees to take up and continue walking can … Continue Reading »

A survey conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates found that 57% of working adults in the United States are interested in getting more exercise than they currently do. More than a third of the working-age population in the United States is at risk for chronic illnesses due to physical inactivity and the … Continue Reading »

The lifestyle choices of many Americans have made us the most overweight nation in the world. More than 60% of American adults do not get the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Starting with small steps that produce measurable results can encourage continued lifestyle change.
Walking at work is a cheap and effective way … Continue Reading »

Have you defined the word “injury” at your workplace? If not, you need to educate your employees. Describe exactly what types of injuries should be reported to you.
OSHA defines an injury or illness as being work-related “if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition … Continue Reading »

Wow, our first full week of CorporateWellnessadvisor.com is under our figurative belt. Topics this week included employee motivation, effective cost-efficient communications, celebrating success, and wellness messages at work. The unifying principal of these topics is interpersonal relationships in the workplace. It is the people we work with every day that enrich our work-life and personal … Continue Reading »

Editorial Contact:
Gayle K. Christopher, Ph.D.
(205)437-3034
gchristopher@oakstonepub.com
Personal Best®, a leader in employee wellness publishing and a division of Oakstone® Publishing, a Boston Ventures company, announces the early success of CorporateWellnessAdvisor.com.

“We are very pleased with the initial success of CorporateWellnessAdvisor.com and hope to continue to build helpful content and community among wellness professionals,” says managing editor, Gayle Christopher, … Continue Reading »

Research published by the Harvard Business School shows that, in 85 percent of companies, employees lose motivation after the first six months on the job and that they continue the downward slide for the remainder of their employment. Can you as an employer do more to keep employees engaged and … Continue Reading »

Editorial Contact:
Gayle K. Christopher, Ph.D.
(205)437-3034
gchristopher@oakstonepub.com

PERSONAL BEST® LAUNCHES CORPORATEWELLNESSADVISOR.COM
Birmingham, AL, July 1, 2009—Personal Best®, a leader in employee wellness publishing and a division of Oakstone® Publishing, a Boston Ventures company, announces the launch of CorporateWellnessAdvisor.com.

“Our special mission at Personal Best® is to help inspire employees to live healthier lives, change bad habits, and by doing so, … Continue Reading »