6 Ways to Improve Business Wellness Programs
Business wellness programs have become increasingly popular and necessary in today’s workplace but there is always room for improvement. Research by PwC Health Research Institute found that 3 in 4 employers provide some form of wellness program designed to improve mental health. However, the same study found that employee participation in these programs was often […]
How Organizations Can Help Employees with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions of people each year. As a direct result of SAD, businesses experience lost productivity, absenteeism, and increased healthcare costs.
Vaccinations in the Workplace
As businesses prepare for a new normal, it’s important they educate employees regarding how they can protect themselves from COVID-19. Employee health and wellness has become increasingly important to business leaders, and the pandemic has only intensified this. Even individuals who were apathetic before the spread of COVID-19 are now more cautious about how their […]
Employee Wellness is Crucial to Manage Burnout
Employee burnout can cost businesses big. Lost productivity, additional healthcare costs, and increased turnover are just some costs. Here is how to harness the benefits of a holistic wellness program to build a happy and healthy remote workforce in the COVID-19 era. The pandemic has brought with it changes. Especially, in how many businesses operate […]
6 Ways to Break Your Quarantine Habits and Prioritize Your Well-Being
COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for those who struggle with bad habits. With the sudden closure of gyms and concern over public exposure, many people have struggled with how to remain healthy and active during these unusual times. On top of changes to physical well-being, the pandemic has taken a toll on many people’s […]
How Wellness Programs Affect Employee Work-Life Balance
The pandemic has caused employees to work longer hours, resulting in poorly defined professional and personal spaces. How can companies implement effective wellness programs to promote a healthy work-life balance during the pandemic? Work is a constant in all our lives and is extremely important for our livelihoods, and sometimes our sense of self-worth. However, […]
Benefits of Using Technology to Support Employee Mental Health
Exhaustion, anxiety, and other chronic conditions like depression all have implications on wellbeing, which, in turn, impacts absenteeism, productivity, and retention. Technology can be to blame, but it can also provide solutions.
How Business Leaders Can Prioritize Mental Health for Employees
COVID-19 stress is wreaking havoc on workforces. Here’s how business leaders can make employee mental health and wellbeing a priority, during and after a pandemic.
Workplace Wellness Technologies Every Employer Can Benefit From
The key to increasing employee engagement and participation in your wellness program is by utilizing well-being technology. It’s no secret that workplace wellness programs improve employee health, increase productivity, and drive employer branding. That’s why 64% of employers offered stress management programs in 2019. However, convincing employees to actually take advantage of a wellness program […]
Managing a Growing Remote Workforce
Despite the many benefits, there are unique challenges to managing a remote workforce that need to be addressed to ensure your employees are happy and productive. Even before the 2020 pandemic hit, the number of teleworkers was on the rise. According to Remote Work Statistics for 2019 by FlexJobs, teleworking grew 7.9% from 2016 to […]