If You Have to Fire Someone, You Screwed Up
I’ve never been fired but probably should have been at least once along the way. I have let some employees go over the years, however. In every case, the person I hired is the exact same person the day I fired them as the day they first walked in the door. Personalities and work ethic […]
Media Training: Get Ready for 15 Minutes of Fame
Artist Andy Warhol in 1968 predicted that everyone will eventually have 15 minutes of fame. Combine the rapid growth of podcasts, blogs, e-newsletters, and streaming video — in addition to old-school media like newspapers and TV — with escalating interest, and this prediction has never been truer for wellness professionals. A little media training could […]
5 Reasons to Launch a Workplace Walking Program
The growing body of research reveals significant benefits for individuals and employers, health plans, public health agencies, nonprofits, and other organizations that support an ongoing walking program: Walking has a clear, positive impact on health. Physicians often prescribe walking as an effective, doable way to help prevent or delay the progression of several chronic diseases […]
Career Conversations That Fuel Growth and Well-Being
Quality career development comes down to quality conversations, say Julie Winkle Giulioni and Beverly Kaye. The consultants and coauthors are sparking a transformation in career development by equipping managers with a more effective, humanized process to fuel growth and well-being. The second edition of their book, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go — Career […]
Should Well-Being Leaders Have Term Limits?
If you’ve spent your career working to get to the top of the wellness profession, your gut reaction to this question is no. But before you dismiss the idea outright, consider why it might have merit: Blind spots create serious weaknesses over time. Even if you’re exceptionally self-aware, you’re going to have them. In the […]
How to Promote Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition at Work
Keto… paleo… intermittent fasting. Is your workforce jumping from one popular diet to the next as they search for an eating style to help them feel their best? Consider this: whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition is getting more attention as research underscores its health and sustainability payoffs. Is your population aware of this eating style, already […]
Writing Internal Emails That Get Results
Email reigns supreme as the primary channel for communicating to employees, especially in offices. Though it’s not the perfect solution and hasn’t elbowed out other wellness program publicity tools — like word-of-mouth, promotional events, social media, and posters — it remains among the most common and practical ways to reach the masses. In fact, the […]
Does Wellness Program Engagement Really Matter?
No. And yes. For years, well-being practitioners have pursued their vocation as if wellness program engagement and participation were the most important workplace considerations in the lives of those they serve. They’re not… by a long shot. What Matters More Than Wellness Program Engagement At the top of the list are things like challenging, meaningful […]
SMP: The Epitome of Small-Employer Wellness
Every now and then a small employer comes along that shows how well-being, done right, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of employees and in the organization. Despite what many think, small employer wellness programs do have the potential to be on par with, or even surpass, the lavish programs of corporate giants. SMP, […]
10 Must-Reads for Well-Being Practitioners: 2019 Edition
So many great books, so little time. We recommend moving these must-reads for well-being practitioners to the top of the stack: Adversaries Into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence (2013) Bob Burg mixes expert advice on people skills with tips to enhance and apply emotional intelligence in this practical handbook for mastering persuasive communication. […]