Diversity and Inclusion Having a a diverse and inclusive culture is a very beneficial trait when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. It also plays an important role in innovation and overall business success. Diversity and inclusion are...

Cold and Flu Season Fall is here, which means cold and flu season is officially upon us! While these terms are usually grouped together, they are actually two different illnesses. Only influenza viruses can cause the flu, but there are many viruses that...

Workforce Engagement According to the Gallup 2017 State of the American Workforce survey, only 33% of the American workforce is engaged. That means only one-third of the 100 million full-time employees enjoy their jobs and are actively working to make...

The Cost of Tobacco Products According to the CDC, tobacco use costs the U.S. economy more than $300 billion every year in medical care and lost productivity. $5.6 billion of that is in productivity losses due to exposure to secondhand smoke. Broken down...

Hours Worked vs Productivity No matter what industry you work in, we are sure you have experienced heavy work loads more than once. Unfortunately, working professionals are often overwhelmed with work tasks and feel they can't complete everything in one...

Hiring and Retaining Top Talent One of the biggest challenges for employers in 2018 has been hiring and retaining top talent. In order to do this, many companies have incorporated a variety of perks, from ping pong tables in the break room to free season...

Fall Is Here! Fall is finally here! While not everyone is enjoying cooler temperatures yet, we are pretty sure you have already started seeing pumpkins everywhere! Many people will grab several pumpkins from their local grocery store to set on their porch...

You Are What You Eat The saying, "you are what you eat," is true for both your body and your mind. Most working professionals, though, truly don't realize how much their eating habits affect their productivity and overall health. All too often, employees...

What is Mindfulness? According to Daniel J. Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, “mindfulness” is about being sensitive to novelty in our everyday experiences and no...

About WELCOA The Wellness Council of America, WELCOA, is an organization dedicated to providing the education and resources necessary for creating high performing and caring workplace cultures. Their overall mission is to “help employees be happy, healthy...

Being a Successful Leader In this study, published in Journal of Business Ethics, researchers uncovered how to be successful leader. While it is important for leaders to care about results and growth, they have to make sure they don't get too focused on...