Wellness

The New Normal The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted our lives. It has changed the way we work, exercise, and interact with others, and it has many of us living in a state of fear for our health. Whenever we feel like we don’t have control over a situation, it is completely normal for fear […]

A Shifting Workplace COVID-19 has drastically changed the workplace in ways that have the opportunity to permanently change the future of many organizations. Leaders have been working to create successful remote working policies, work environments that benefit overall heath, and guidelines for safety protocols such a social distancing. One of the biggest changes to come

The Spread of False Information There are so many false sources of information surrounding COVID-19, especially across social media channels. According to research published in Psychological Science, the more someone is exposed to false information, the more likely they are to spread it even if they know it is not true. As an employer, this

Reopening the Workplace After several months of sheltering in place, some states are beginning to open up and employers are beginning to create workplace reopening plans. However according to the PwC Study, “Reboot: Employees Want Safety and Wellbeing Prioritized,” 70% of employees state they won’t be able to return to the office or are uncomfortable about

UV Safety Month The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. The main goal of this observance is to educate on the importance of protecting your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. This year is it especially important to spread awareness. Due to COVID-19, outdoor activities

Why Wear a Face Mask As stated by the CDC, coronavirus can spread by interacting in close proximity of others through respiratory droplets produced by simply speaking, coughing, or sneezing. Studies have shown that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”), but they can still transmit the virus to others, as can

The COVID-19 Pandemic While the nation is making efforts to return to “normal,” this summer will be very different from past summers. Travel plans have most likely been canceled, long road trips are not recommended, concerts and festivals have been postponed, and visiting friends and family will be challenging. If you have children, their summer

Human Resources In addition to the pre-existing stress and anxiety employees have been feeling surrounding all things COVID-19, returning to the workplace is sure to cause an additional amount of stress due to all the changes that will have been made. As stated in the PwC Study, “Reboot: Employees Want Safety and Wellbeing Prioritized,” 70% of

COVID-19 Challenges The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and changes to our daily lives, especially when it comes to staying active. Most gyms, fitness centers, and health clubs are still closed, and the few that are open require you to wear a mask. While this is an excellent safety measure, it can make breathing

The Stress of COVID-19 The stress and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on employees, both mentally and physically. Living in a state of constant stress and fear leads to feelings of being overwhelmed and anxious, both of which make focusing on work tasks and staying productive nearly impossible. Typically, when we