Wellness Programs

Working behind a desk can be as taxing on the body as manual labor … without the physical benefits to balance it out.

The aches and pains caused by sitting too long (and often the wrong way) at a desk translate to minor distractions at best, chronic medical conditions at worst.

And regardless of severity, they’re sure … 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 »

It’s hard to believe there was a time not so very long ago when workplace wellness programs were a foreign concept.

Fortunately, these days, looking out for your workers’ health tends to be the rule rather than the exception. Employers are increasingly aware of how important it is to safeguard the people who keep their businesses … Continue Reading »

You’ve heard of walking to work and walking at work, but how about walking while you work?

That’s what at least two companies are attempting to facilitate in the name of workplace wellness, reports Medical News Today.

Employers affiliated with the insurance company Aetna will benefit from the company’s recently announced collaboration with Details, the manufacturer of … Continue Reading »

It’s almost time to bid a fond farewell to a year of ups and downs, successes and failures, and plenty of things between.

But before we raise our glasses to toast the end of 2010 and the beginning of a shiny New Year, let’s reflect on some of what we’ve found to be your favorite Corporate … Continue Reading »

Diet and exercise, diet and exercise … Is the message wearing a little thin among your employees?

As crucial as these two concepts are to health and wellness, frequent repetition might be causing many people to turn a deaf ear.

And yet new research offers even more evidence that behavioral changes such as diet and exercise aid … Continue Reading »

Ever wonder if your efforts to promote wellness on your staff are in vain?

If so, take heart: It seems employers could be more influential than they realize when it comes to motivating employees to make healthy lifestyle changes.

What’s more, that position can be powerful enough to affect not just employees, but those employees’ families, as … Continue Reading »

For many people, the workplace is a home away from home.

It’s no wonder, considering how many hours are spent there and how much time and energy is invested into workday happenings.

Developing a culture of wellness at work starts with understanding the importance of such measures and their place in the office environment.

The high level of … Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »