The Importance of Meaningful Work Relationships Many of us have accepted superficial work relationships as the norm, and as stated by Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford, “we are increasingly ‘working alone.’” Research shows that the number of those with meaningful work relationships has drastically declined since the 1980s. However, when it comes down to it, […]
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Mental Health Awareness Month October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month! As part of this observance, we want to share insights into employee depression and mental health: 78% of the employees say that pandemic has negatively affected their mental health. 85% of employees report that newfound work-related stress is affecting their home lives.
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Halloween Sweets Halloween is only a few weeks away! This time of year is all about candy and sweets, which is fine in moderation. However, between school and work events, Halloween themed parties and trick-or-treating, the opportunity for consuming too much sugar is all too easy. By the end of the month, this can lead
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. For the past 30 years, The NBCF has supported women by helping them get access to the education, screening, and support they need. NBCF states that the theme for Breast Cancer Awareness
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Why Practice Meditation? “Our minds are constantly moving and worrying about deadlines, evaluating our own performance or that of others, or dwelling on interactions from the past,” explains Nina Smiley, PhD, director of mindfulness programming at Mohonk Mountain House in New York. Practicing meditation trains your mind to focus your awareness on the present, which slows your
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Health Literacy Month October is Health Literacy Month! As stated by the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA), this month is the perfect time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information. If we all work together, we can create a shift from health literacy awareness to health literacy action by building
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Cold and Flu Season 2022-2023 While this time of year is filled with excitement from going back to school, getting back into sports and enjoying the cooler weather, unfortunately fall is also when cases of the cold and flu begin to pick up. Natasha Bhuyan, MD, an infectious disease specialist and family physician, states that
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Offering a Wellness Program When done correctly, wellness programs go so much further than just promoting physical health. They nurture the vibrancy and growth of individuals within your organization and support them in all seven areas of well-being; mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and occupational. Well executed wellness programs also provide numerous benefits for
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Eating with the Seasons Happy first official day of fall! It is a common misconception that eating healthy and getting all the necessary nutrients during the fall and winter is more difficult. In reality, eating with the seasons has numerous health benefits! Studies show that produce grown during their natural seasons are not only fresher,
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What is an Employee Needs and Interest Survey and Why is it Important? An employee needs and interest survey is a short and direct survey used to determine the needs, interests, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of employees within your organization. Essentially, these surveys help guide your wellness efforts. When creating a wellness program, conducting an employee needs
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