Wellness and Wellbeing

March 7, 2013 The future of corporate health and wellness is here. Businesses that fail to move their strategy forward stand to be left behind by those that do. Scott Foster, president of Wellco Corp., looks at the trends hitting wellness plans.

Feb. 21, 2013 Do you know what your greatest asset in business is? Most people think it has something to do with how much capital they have or how productive their employees are...

Feb. 21, 2013 When evaluating wellness programs, make sure you focus on outcomes as well as activities that are fun and deliver positive behavioral change in a ROI-positive way.

Feb. 21, 2013 Do you want your employees to be more productive? Having a healthy mouth will not only help with productivity, it also will save your company money. Great Expressions Dental Centers CEO Richard Beckman tells why.

Nov. 8, 2012 To receive optimal results from your company's wellness program, you need to have a participation rate of at least 80 percent. Without employee participation, your wellness program isn't going to accomplish your goals or improve the health and associated costs of your workforce.

Nov. 8, 2012 Budgeting time and money for regular, therapeutic massage from a reputable professional is not only an investment in health, it is an investment in the health of your business. Consider massage a necessary piece of your health and wellness plan. It's a very affordable long-term investment.

Nov. 8, 2012 - Fear of success results in anxiety, and underperformance. The solution is usually not obvious and takes creativity and a mindfulness to find. Don't give up! Leaders can be highly effective in all dimensions of life: business, personal and spiritual.

Oct. 25, 2012 The age-old question of what makes people happy is alive and well in the workplace. So how to we keep employees engaged and happy in the era of high turnover? One answer lies in getting a new perspective about what we do and its ripple effects. Start by communicating how our work adds value to co-workers and the world beyond.

Oct. 11, 2012 A culture of workplace wellness makes it possible for employees to come to work in an atmosphere that encourages them to be positive and accountable, while improving their personal and professional well-being. And because healthier and happier employees are more productive, energized and engaged, actively promoting employee wellness is an investment that literally and figuratively pays off.

Oct. 11, 2012 With 62 percent of Americans pointing to work as the source of the majority of their stress and hence the pain and health problems associated with it companies are recognizing the importance of helping employees manage and reduce their stress and symptoms. Self-help techniques and on-site solutions are a good place to start.

Sept. 27, 2012 - The next time you're in front of senior leadership in a meeting, in the cafeteria, or in an elevator, think about the reality of their lives, and have a little empathy. That will create a relationship based more on collaboration than on fear. That will be good for the company and for your career.

Sept. 27, 2012 Company health fairs are becoming an increasingly popular way to highlight the importance of health to employees. Creating an event that is well attended, educational, and supports long-term health management can be achieved by following key steps.