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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Impacts of COVID-19 COVID-19 has severely impacted the economy, and nearly everyone is experiencing some sort of economic repercussion due to the pandemic. As cited by Benefits Pro, the U.S. Department of Labor is showing more unemployment claims right...

Working from Home In light of COVID-19 “stay at home” and “shelter in place” orders, millions of employees made the transition to remote working. While phased reopening has begun, many organizations are keeping their workforce remote for now. Looking into...

Melanoma Risks The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an organization with a mission to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. In their recent report, they state that the number of Americans diagnosed with melanoma is rising...

Mental Health Awareness To expand on our previous blog topic of social health, laughter is a key component of a strong and successful team. According to Harvard Business Review, people laugh about 18 times per day and 97% of that time we’re laughing with...

The Need for Wellness Programs Our nation struggles with numerous chronic diseases that are preventable. Since employees spend a majority of their time in the workplace, it is one of the best places to educate on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and...