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Wellness Program

A wellness program is a series of goals and actions that result in better nutritional, physical, emotional, financial and spiritual well being for the participant. A physical wellness program focuses on the development, maintenance and improvement of one

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Flexible Work Hours Boost Mental and Overall Health

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Are your employees in need of a little flex time?
Workers who have more control over their schedules and workdays saw improvements in both mental and physical health, according to a recent study by UK researchers.
Here’s the scoop: Situations that gave the employee more control over scheduling showed positive effects on health, particularly with regard to … Continue Reading »

Spring Into Wellness

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The spring season won’t officially start until March 20th, but it’s never too early to motivate employees to do something great for their health.
And for many people, spring signals a new beginning which equals a great time to give employees the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Encourage employees to turn over a new … Continue Reading »

Your Wellness Checklist

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Are you doing all you can to promote workplace wellness to keep employees safe, healthy and productive?
It might be time for an honest evaluation.
Below are important steps that many companies are taking to encourage wellness. Check off all that apply to your workplace:
1. Work environments are well-ventilated, and there are areas that allow in plenty … Continue Reading »

Wellness Works

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Attention wellness coordinators: Recent research suggests employees will stay at their job longer, and decrease sick days, if they participate in a wellness program at work.

In a study from the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, participants involved in either moderate or intense weight management programs at work, decreased sick days from 3.9 days … Continue Reading »

Start a Wellness Program, Lower Health Care Costs

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Great news for all wellness providers!
More research, including this recent study published in the January/February issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion, found that employees who participated in a wellness program at work had significantly lower health care costs.
In the study, employees who were active participants  in their wellness program, significantly decreased … Continue Reading »

Increase Job Satisfaction for Employees

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

According to a recent report, job satisfaction has reached an all time low. Only 45% of workers surveyed said they were satisfied with their job, versus 61.1% in 1987 when the survey first started.
With one in 10 Americans unemployed today, the looming threat of job loss, decreased team morale, and high stress levels in the … Continue Reading »

Houseplants for a Healthier Work Environment

Friday, January 15th, 2010

We all know that plants produce oxygen and help clean the air.
But a recent study found that just six houseplants in an office can reduce potentially harmful toxins by 75%, which helps decrease sick days, increase productivity, and decrease  irritants in the workplace.
Studies show that well sealed buildings can be twice as polluted as the … Continue Reading »

12 New Year’s Resolutions for Wellness Coordinators

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

We’ve probably all thought about our personal resolutions for 2010.
But have you considered doing the same for your wellness program? Here are some smart monthly suggestions to help keep the focus on good health all year long!
January: Remind employees about the importance of preventive screenings. A thorough exam by a primary care physician and the … Continue Reading »

Not Another Manic Monday

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Many people find it hard to get motivated to work after a weekend or extended holiday due to the “Monday blues”. This phenomenon is especially relevant this time of year when workers take random vacation time and every spare moment is filled with holiday preparations. People are stretched in every conceivable direction and can be … Continue Reading »

Help Employees Live Well & Lose Weight in 2010

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

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 »

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