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The Link Between Education and Health A recent Benefits Guide article cites the Brookings Institute when they explain the link between education and health. Their research shows that the mortality rates of high school graduates are twice as high as those of college graduates, and each year of college is shown to reduce mortality rates […]

National Diabetes Month November is National Diabetes Month! This year, the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) have partnered up to present this year’s theme: Take Diabetes To Heart. The goal this year is to educate the public on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular

The Importance of Effective Communication iMPACT describes effective communication as communication that “delivers a message in a way that allows the listener to feel valued and heard.” This type of communication is not only necessary for having good relationships with family and friends, but also with employers, employees, and co-workers. According to this 2016 Gallup

The Importance of Belonging Searching for a sense of belonging is not only a natural instinct, but it is considered a basic human need. In fact, evolutionary psychology shows that the desire to belong is hardwired into the DNA of social animals, and cognitive psychologists explain that social rejection leads to the same neural and

2019 Culture Report The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently released their 2019 Culture Report, “The High Cost of a Toxic Workplace Culture.” This report found that there is a lot of room for improvement in terms of workplace culture and managerial roles. The full report can be downloaded here, but listed below are some of

Mental Illness Awareness Week Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) reports that in 2018 alone 19.1% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness, that equals out to nearly 1 in 5 people. Mental illness affects everyone, whether directly or indirectly,

Why “Diets” Don’t Work Losing or maintaining a healthy weight is very common goal. So much so, that new “diets” are created all the time to help people achieve this goal. If you search for the best diet, you will have a variety of options pop up, including Keto, Low Carb, Low Fat, Paleo, Whole

Do Wellness Incentives Work? With health care costs continuing to rise, more and more organizations are incorporating wellness programs to help keep their employees healthy. However, the success of a wellness program depends greatly on participation, and participation rates can be difficult to maintain. As cited by The Benefits Guide, the Anthem’s Trends in Health Benefits

What is the Employee Experience? You may have heard about one of the fastest growing trends in the employee insight world, focusing on the employee experience, but do you really know what it is? There are many different definitions, but initially it refers to everything an employee encounters, observes, or feels throughout their journey at an organization.

18th Annual National Women’s Health & Fitness Day Tomorrow, September 25, is the 18th Annual National Women’s Health and Fitness Day! This event is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. Along with the  participation of local organizations throughout the United States, this day focuses national attention on the importance