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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 »

At the center of any wellness program is the desire to positively impact the health of individuals and create a healthier workforce. Many of the more chronic diseases that people deal with have direct correlations to lifestyle choices that could be modified or corrected. In fact,  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 80 … Continue Reading »

We just launched, officially, yesterday and have been pleased to see the response to our new web site. Of course, we’re extremely excited about the latest addition to the Personal Best family.
As a FREE dedicated online resource for wellness, human resources, benefits and other professionals, the Corporate Wellness Advisor is a one-stop site … 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 »

What is swine flu?
This respiratory disease is caused by a Type A influenza virus (H1N1) that has elements of the pig, human, and bird flu viruses. The swine flu virus does not infect humans often, but this hybrid virus has been successful in spreading through human-to-human contact. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised … 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 »

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 »

News and commentary about the economic down-turn, job losses and other discouraging statistics are hurting employee morale. The right techniques can help put some control back in your hands and give you a path to reduce the effects of pessimistic messages on your organization and boost in morale.
Many companies reduce employment … Continue Reading »

The Steering Committee of the U.S. Workplace Wellness Alliance has approved membership for Personal Best. “We are very excited to be working with you to advance the Alliance’s advocacy, policy and educational goals,” says Walter Mullon of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Dept. of Labor, Immigration and Employee Benefits.

The United States Workplace Wellness Alliance is … Continue Reading »

Versatile and Visible Impact

TableTop posters are a great way to communicate multiple messages at the same time. These highly visible, yet low-key posters are designed to help your organization present valuable health and productivity tips to employees and implement an affordable and effective safety-management plan.

Three-dimensional and three-sided stand up posters (each … Continue Reading »