The 5 Bulletproof Strategies to Combat Employee Burnout
In the relentless pursuit of organizational success, the impacts of burnout often loom large. Recognizing the signs and combating this all too prevalent challenge is not just an option; HR needs to act on them if they want to nurture a thriving workforce. Let’s explore the nuanced phases of burnout, uncover its root causes, and delve into effective […]
Targeting costly and prevalent health conditions: Four bulletproof strategies for promoting healthy behaviors in the workplace
Believe me when I say developing effective wellbeing strategies can yield a boatload of benefits for both companies and their employees. When you leverage company data, implement at-work health screenings, and incentivize healthy habits, you can effectively target the company’s most costly and prevalent health conditions while encouraging positive behavior changes. Here I’ll explore four key strategies to […]
Wellbeing training is the #1 tool to support employees dealing with flight challenges
This past Sunday, June 25, the FAA paused departures to all Washington, DC airports, citing the need to “repair” a communications system at a regional air traffic control facility. A whopping 10,000 flights were delayed and more than 5,400 flights cancelled. And with airports burdened by stuck and impatient travelers, many companies and their traveling employees were suffering […]
Ignoring chronic health conditions could cost your company big time
Effective corporate wellness initiatives do more than keep your employees healthy, happy, and productive. Research has shown over and over that well-designed and developed wellness programs increase a company’s bottom line. And frequently that success is just a matter of identifying and addressing your employees’ chronic medical conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as […]
Getting ready to form your wellness committee?
Having conversations about wellness means you’ve got a lot happening, whether that’s surveying employees, rounding up your health champions, getting leadership involved and more. You’ve got a tremendous opportunity to pull all that together, but you’ll need a structure in place to accomplish your goals. That’s where forming a wellness committee comes in. The link […]
7 Effective Strategies to Boost Wellness Program Engagement and Participation
Does this sound familiar? You kick off your corporate wellness initiative with a bang. Employees are enthusiastic and affirming. You feel heartened that your hard work getting the program off the ground is paying off. But as weeks go by, employee enthusiasm begins to wane. Many of your people begin to lose interest in program […]
Four generations, four workplace wellbeing approaches
Today’s employees may span as many as five decades. Most companies have four generations in the workplace: Gen-Zs (emerging millennials), Millennials, Gen-Xers, and Boomers – each generation with similarities, but also unique characteristics and motivators. Understanding these is key when you’re considering ways to implement your employee well-being initiatives. While those in each generation may agree […]
How is your culture like a box of crayons?
Company culture is something that nobody much thinks or talks about, but everyone feels. Have you ever thought of your culture as a crayon box? No? It’s okay, we’ll get to that soon. The important point here is that our company cultures are made up of subcultures. These can take on their own distinct characteristics. Subcultures are […]
10 ways to get leadership buy-in for your company wellbeing initiatives
Understanding how to get leadership involved at all levels. Are you struggling with ways to get your corporate leaders involved in your workplace wellbeing programs? Lots of HR departments know that getting senior buy-in is critical to the success of employee wellbeing initiatives. But knowing it is one thing and succeeding at it is another! And you […]
Think beyond the “wellness program” to create a culture of health
What are the benefits of creating a culture of health in the workplace? No two companies are the same, but employees who work for businesses that value a culture of health are more engaged and productive, happier, and less likely to jump ship. So, what’s involved in going beyond employee health and wellness programs to build that culture of health? Why […]
