The practice of mindfulness and mediation has been around for thousands of years but has gained interest in the business world primarily because we now have the ability to see how these practices change the wiring and make up of our brains. Mindfulness is the simple act of paying attention to the moment-by-moment experiences. It […]
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Counselors help clients implement solutions to the issues in their lives or develop more effective ways of coping with challenges. The Benefits of Workplace Counseling Workplace counseling services can play a powerful role in supporting a healthy work environment. The benefits of workplace counseling for employees include: Easy access to trained counselors A safe space
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The most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses in Tanzania are depression and anxiety – known to lead to suicidal tendencies. As per the Tanzania Health Profile, suicide deaths reached 7,228 or 2.02% of total deaths – It is indeed alarming that Tanzania ranks #1 for female and #2 for Male suicides in East Africa and #10
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 75% of employers’ health care costs and productivity losses are related to employee lifestyle choices. While small improvements make wellness initiatives pay off, it can be challenging to implement and achieve. People with most severe problems may have little interest in lifestyle changes, and even those
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It is impossible to overstate the importance of financial wellness in the workplace. According to a 2017 survey from Mercer, employers can lose up to $250 billion a year due to employees’ stress about their finances. The survey found that there is a real risk when workers spend time worrying about their finances. At any
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In ongoing business operations, maintaining appropriate levels of production is a managerial challenge. The loss of productivity due to illness is a constant concern for employers and employees alike. Workers suffer not only the consequences of the illness, but often, lost wages and loss of leisure and family time. Employers must deal with reduction in
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A Duke University study showed that on average, 40% of our actions throughout the day are habit. In other words, our actions are hardwired in our brains, so we do not have to think of each step in each action. The challenge is that our brain can’t tell if a habit is good or bad
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The Busy Syndrome – or is it the 21st Century syndrome? Our go-to response to the question of how are you doing – “ I am so busy” is sometimes seen as a badge of honor. If everyone in your company is constantly saying “I’m busy”, take a step back for a moment and ask
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Do you incorporate employee health in your business strategy? Studies have shown results of a healthy workforce that include: 20% more revenue per employee 4% higher profit margin 16% higher market value 27% reduction in sick leave 32% reduction in workers’ compensation and disability management costs According to Harvard Business Review, “Employee wellness programs have
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The overall goal of any wellness program is to help employee adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. It is best when employees are internally motivated to be healthy. But sometimes employees get stuck in unhealthy habits and they need help in adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors. Unless motivated, most employees will have a hard time beginning
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