Inspire Action With Wellness Testimonials
Well-being pros enjoy sharing practical tips for healthy living; yet sometimes the most compelling messages come from participants. We can talk ourselves hoarse about good nutrition, smart eating habits, and fitness, but our words may be met with skepticism simply because people think wellness leaders don’t face the same struggles as they do. Eat more […]
Collaboration Contributes to Wellness Program Success
Wellness programs don’t exist in a vacuum. In fact, if you’re going to have a real shot at success, effective collaboration across multiple functions — HR, food service, management, training, safety, etc. — is a must. Here are steps to foster ongoing collaboration starting today: Solicit input from all quarters. Making everyone feel like their voice […]
No Matter How Good Your Services and Promotions, You Need Referrals
It’s a good bet employees know the actions that constitute a healthy lifestyle. Yet, if they’re like most groups, 10%-20% smoke, 60% are overweight, 45% or more are inactive, and 20% or more have high blood pressure. So why aren’t more of them taking advantage of your services? They’re afraid of failing, don’t have time, […]
Employee Engagement at the Heart of State Street’s Success
With over 32,000 employees serving institutional investors in 30 countries, State Street recognizes the importance of cultivating employees’ full potential and supporting the communities where they live and work. Robin Benoit (Managing Director, Global Benefits and Wellness) affirms senior leaders knew promoting employee well-being made sound business sense, beyond being the right thing to do. […]
Whose Side Are You On?
When Employees Feel the Love, Good Things Happen
I am thankful for an employer who cares for their employees by offering such a wonderful program. — G.G. How would you like to see feedback like this after your next employee well-being challenge? In our always-tethered-to-work culture, a lot of people are deciding they’ve had enough… and are questioning workplace conditions that cause health […]
Programs vs. Culture: Which Comes First for Workplace Well-Being?
Wellness leaders have been talking about health culture for a long time. It’s the Holy Grail of workplace well-being. If you don’t have it, your individual wellness interventions are hit-or-miss efforts at best, especially in today’s hybrid and work-from-anywhere workplaces. And if you have a decidedly unhealthy culture — where people feel undervalued or worse […]
The Arts at Work: Cultivate Creativity, Inspire Well-Being
From painting, piano playing, and photography to singing, sewing, and scrapbooking, participating in the arts offers an undeniable well-being boost. Chances are many in your workplace already enjoy these outlets for self-expression or are interested in trying them. Studies confirm the benefits of participating in visual, performing, literary, and creative arts. Why not promote them […]
Who’s Lying Now?
True or false? 1 in 6 American men will get prostate cancer 1 in 8 American women will get breast cancer 1 in 3 Americans is obese 2 million Americans are manic depressive. False, false, false, false. Surprised? You may even have used some of these numbers to promote a program or make a point […]
Well-Being: Fourth Pillar in the Edward Jones Associate Value Proposition
With over 40,000 associates and 14,000 branches in North America, Edward Jones Investments’ hugely successful financial services firm built its reputation on core values such as putting client interests first and respect for the individual. The firm also defines 4 pillars in their Investing in You associate value proposition: career, culture, financial security, and well-being. […]