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Health and Well-Being Programs in 2017 According to the Willis Towers Watson 2017 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey, only 32% of employees believe their current health and well-being programs encourage them to live a healthier lifestyle. However, 66% of employees believe their company’s core medical plans do meet their needs. Shelly Wolff, a senior health care […]

The Benefits of Running Running is a great way to exercise because it benefits your body beyond just the extensive leg workout. Running lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease, aids in maintaining a healthy body weight, reduces stress and anxiety, as well as gives you a mood and confidence boost. Whether you prefer running on

Customized HR Portal Just like receiving a personalized Christmas gift, having a customized Human Resources portal for employees sends a powerful message. According to Willis Tower Watson, a customized portal shows employees that they are important and that you care about them as individuals. It does take a creative design and a little more effort,

The New Guidelines The new high blood pressure guidelines were developed by the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and nine other health professional organizations. They were presented on November 13, 2017 at the American Heart Association’s 2017 Scientific Sessions conference in Anaheim. Previous guidelines identified high blood pressure as ≥ 140/90 mm Hg.

What is “Burnout?” According to Psychology Today, burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism and detachment, as well as feelings of ineffectiveness or lack of accomplishment. It is a state many of us rarely see coming. Professionals are often so passionate about their job that they start

Emotional Well-Being The mental state of workers is becoming an increasingly important issue for employers. This is because in the United States alone, 5 million people miss work each week due to emotional distress and 4 million work days a week are lost due to depression, which costs businesses $210.5 billion every year. Six Causes

Create a Positive Attitude The human brain is designed to search for “threats,” which used to be a key element of human survival. In today’s society, though, this can lead to pessimism and high levels of stress. In order to create and maintain a positive attitude, you have to actively correct negative thoughts throughout the

Engaging Employees Employee engagement plays a critical role in customer satisfaction, increasing the bottom line and the overall success of business outcomes. However, in with a constantly changing workplace, it is difficult to know how to keep employees engaged. Arthur J. & Gallagher’s 2017 Capital Insights Report not only explains how employers can build and

Reshaping the Workplace According to these Glassdoor insights, a focus on wellness is one of the top trends reshaping workplaces in 2017. More and more employers are realizing that employee health affects morale, productivity and the overall success of the organization. It is becoming expected for organizations to have some sort of wellness initiative and

The Root of Productivity It is commonly thought that the more hours you spend working, the more productive you are. However, your level of productivity is directly linked to how well you take care of yourself. This Forbes article reveals what working professionals can do to boost their productivity based on the daily healthy habits