Walking Journal

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

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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 »

The massive job losses and recent downsizing across multiple market sectors has been called corporate anorexia (the unemployment rate has recently surpassed that seen in the 80’s when the term was coined). Not a pretty picture, but the U.S. and world economy has produced an epidemic in overly thin corporations due to layoffs and … Continue Reading »

Of course you want to hire and retain the best employees for your company. In the current economic climate, many quality individuals are looking for work and existing employees are concerned about the future of their jobs and the health of the company. Opportunities to leave or change jobs within the company may be more … Continue Reading »

A flexible work environment, either through flex time, job sharing or other measures, is a sometime remedy to help employees balance work and family and manage workplace stress. Studies have shown that flexibility can also lead to healthier lifestyle choices and healthier habits overall.
One study, published in … Continue Reading »

How your organization manages the shiftwork environment makes a difference in the health, productivity, safety and satisfaction of your employees. Keep these tips from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in mind as you manage your 24-hour operation.
Avoid a fixed night shift. It is difficult for the human … Continue Reading »

Obesity is viewed as an emerging pandemic and accounts for 2-7% of health costs in industrialized countries. According to a 2006 UN study, in the United States, where over two-thirds of the population is overweight, the annual economic cost of obesity for insurance, paid sick leave, and other payments is $12.7 billion. … Continue Reading »

Are you looking for a way to promote health awareness and encourage your employees to assume responsibility for their own health? Consider hosting a workplace health fair.
Health fairs can vary widely in scope and presentation, but the goal is to provide a general baseline check on an individual’s health in one or more areas. … Continue Reading »

Since I’ve been raving about journaling in our Personal Best® publications, I just had to see how well our Walk-a-Day Journal would work to motivate me with my own fitness goals. After three months of use, and 15 pounds down, I credit my journal for keeping me on track with my walking and weight loss … Continue Reading »

Your employees face different challenges these days, but the one thing they have in common is their concern about the future of their jobs and their workplace. If you haven’t already met as a group, they may be waiting for some news (good or bad) from management. Communicate about today’s uncertain … Continue Reading »

By now you’ve probably seen the data: Workplace wellness programs save money in the form of lower absenteeism, increased productivity and lower health care costs. Starting out with the right resources, people, information and priorities helps ensure that your wellness program will move in the right direction and reward you … Continue Reading »