This article is inspired by a couple of recent encounters, where I was asked – “But what exactly is Corporate Wellness?” I am glad this question was asked, because it would be a shame if your organization missed out on all the benefits of Corporate Wellness Program. When you think about it, everyone is striving […]
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If you are looking for ways to increase the effectiveness of your wellness programs, consider social networking as a low-cost solution. Utilizing social networking to enhance your wellness program can increase employee engagement and help improve employee behaviors. It is no secret that social media is transforming the way people communicate in the workplace. Using
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Employees are considered a company’s greatest asset and their health issues can dramatically affect the workplace. Employees who are not healthy have lower levels of productivity and higher health costs. According to the Corporate Wellness Magazine, every $1 invested in employee wellness programs yields roughly $4 in savings through reduced sick days, higher productivity and
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One of the main benefits of wellness in the workplace is to improve employee health. Employee wellness programs can help reduce health costs. Building a sustainable company requires making investments in the present that will hold for the future. Workplace wellness programs are an important way to invest in people. When employees feel their employees
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A major concern of employers is alarming increases in absence rates due to the growing number of claims for short and long-term illness, disability and family medical leave. Stress, mental health, substance abuse and associated illnesses result in lost productivity. Factors such as mental health conditions, sleep problems, mental health stigma and substance use and
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As we embark on 2018 with our goals and strategies for business success, let us not loose sight of the reality that employee health is a performance driver. A fundamental issue regarding business value of better health is that health impacts work and work impacts health. Because majority of employees spend most of their time
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Men are often known to be indifferent towards their health – many don’t talk, don’t take action and will only go the doctor when they are extremely sick – skipping preventive screenings. As a result, awareness of men’s health issues can lag significantly behind. That is where Movember – the moustache movement comes in. Movember
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Increasingly, companies in Tanzania are recognizing the need for Employee Wellness Programs by providing gym membership and some are monitoring gym attendance and subsidizing membership dues as a wellness initiative. This is a positive step indeed – however gym workout is only a small component of a wellness program when you consider the numerous health
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With all the buzz around Smart Cities and Smart Buildings, isn’t it time we also start creating Smart Workplaces? So what exactly are Smart Workplaces and how do they relate to Workplace Wellness? A new report from CBRE Global Workforce identifies five demographic and social tends that are driving interest in Wellness in a Smart
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A number of organizations I have recently spoken to, have appointed Wellness Champions, (also known as Wellness Ambassadors). However, most of these organizations have also expressed that their Wellness Champions / Ambassadors are not quite functional. A functional Wellness Champion Network is important to support and ensure the success of workplace wellness efforts. The power
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