The doctor is in. Literally, the doctor is in the workplace. That's just one of several well-being strategies you probably never thought of. And just one that can help improve employee well-being and company performance. Improving well-being takes center stage…
There's one thing every employee needs -- and it's not a basic benefit, bigger paycheck or trendy perk that HR might normally hone in on. It's far more simple: a friend. Of course, helping employees make a friend -- and…
In a world that feels increasingly polarized, stressful, and fast-paced, HR leaders must recognize the critical impact of work on employee mental health and how companies can respond -- with a workplace culture of support to bridge the gaps in…
Culture is a word you'll hear many leaders talk about - and taking steps to build a positive company culture is most important these days. But it's more than a buzzword or passing fad because research shows that investing in…
It’s no secret that regular physical activity provides endless benefits to our overall well-being. That’s why innovative organizations across industry segments integrate fitness initiatives -- ideally with inclusive fitness benefits -- into employee health benefits, and why HR teams strive…
The most costly workplace injuries by body part, cause and nature are examined in a study that pulled data from the National Council on Compensation Insurance. The study was conducted by Richmond Vona, which is a personal injury law firm…
After years of paltry wage increases that barely keep pace with inflation, it looks like employees would be willing to take some crazy sacrifices for a 10% raise. Just how much would workers be willing to give up for a…
HR plays a crucial role in shaping organizational culture. A culture of psychological safety and resilience is a must if you aspire to an environment where employees feel comfortable adapting to change, taking risks in the name of innovation, and…
Do you have stressed employees? With looming deadlines, annoying co-workers, new working conditions, mounting personal problems, the answer is YES! There are a lot of reasons to be stressed – and 83% of employees suffer from work-related stress, according to…
Another year, another opportunity to get employee well-being right. Truth is, companies -- and their employees -- have been on a well-being roller coaster the last several years. Many companies went all-in on employee well-being five or so years ago.…
At a time when it seems everything has changed, so much hasn't. Many workplaces are still toxic. A quarter of employees say there's a high level of toxicity in their workplace. A third of employees say it's moderately toxic, according…
For an organization reevaluating its benefits offerings, wellness is a common area of focus and an opportunity to build a competitive advantage. Ensuring employees feel and do their best physically, emotionally and mentally goes beyond improving job performance. Our personal…
We talk so much about well-being in the workplace, you'd think everyone would be well enough. But talk is cheap, and many organizations are more guilty of well-being washing than support. Well-being washing -- when companies and their leaders champion…
Consciously making employee well-being part of your company culture, with a balance of work flexibility and connectedness, will be the key to successful retention. That's according to Aimee Gindin, the chief marketing officer of LifeSpeak Inc., a "whole-person" employee well-being…
For an employee wellness program to be successful, employers need to make sure that employees are aware of the program and are using it. Factors that determine success include promoting awareness, strong support by leaders and soliciting input from employees.…
More than half of employers (55%) are having some kind of conversation about workplace mental health, according to a survey of workers and employee benefits leaders by Lyra. However, that also means 45% of employers are not openly talking about…
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