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We all need something to look forward to. While living in the present is a beneficial practice, when going through difficult situations, a healthy sense of anticipation into the future can give the motivation and persistence to keep moving forward through tough times. A few simple examples include: – Fun weekend plans can keep you…

How to Help An Employee That May Be Drinking Too Much Guest blogger: Heather Lowe Most of us are juggling multiple responsibilities including work, school, activities, and caring for households. As a whole, we seem to be overwhelmed, taking on too many commitments and spreading ourselves too thin. This is in part to our “always…

As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe and now into the U.S. many people are getting concerned about how a local outbreak will effect their work/life. How can employee wellness programs help protect employees physically and mentally in what the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency. The CDC released Interim Guidance for…

How do your employees deal with difficult events that change their lives? The death of a loved one, job loss, illness, work stress and other traumatic events are examples of challenging life experiences. Some employees may react to difficult situations with a flood of strong emotions and become disengaged, while others will adapt well through…

The first of the year is when many wellness professionals are putting effort into helping employees make SMART goals and resolutions. This is the perfect time for wellness practitioners to set internal goals for launching, promoting and inspiring employees. Give your wellness program wings and momentum by:  Planning your topics/focus for the year by quarter…

Communication is crucial within organizations. Effective communication can help to foster a good working relationship between employer and employees, which in turn can improve morale and efficiency. Poor communication in the workplace will inevitably lead to unmotivated, ill-informed staff. Steps to improve communications include a combination of content that is concise, relevant and meaningful with…

If your aim is an optimal wellness program with a wider focus on well-being, then a consistent communication tailored to your culture is a must! Wellness newsletters have been a staple for successful wellness programs for years and that’s why so many corporations practice delivering a monthly newsletter to: Create visibility so employees are aware…

  Employee holiday gifts are a great way to reinforce and shape your corporate culture. Holiday gifts should reflect the the organizations mission, values, culture and personality. Wellness engagement should be reflected in the company’s culture and can solidify the value of health and well-being in the minds of your employees and prospective employees. The…

Wellness challenges can keep users engaged from start to finish!  Many companies put time, money and energy into building and promoting a great challenge that gets a lot of sign ups and attention from the start, but after week 2 or 3 those participants become ghosts. Best practice to sustain engagement through all the weeks of…

Carnivals have something for everyone. Incentive programs are now a common engagement tool to motivate employees to participate in wellness programs and utilize health and well-being resources. Instead of rewarding employees for using these benefits, what if they were so valued that people bought tickets and stood in line to participate?  Picture your wellness program…