You have decided to implement a workplace well-being and wellness program — congratulations! This is a great first step. Program development, which comes next, can seem daunting. Fortunately, there is a straightforward formula to follow when developing a program. With the right steps and planning, you will turn everyone from the boardroom to the support…
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Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States that affects millions of Americans. As you read this, you may remember a friend, family member or colleague who has diabetes. Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect the way the body uses blood sugar, which can cause serious health problems. In 2012, 29.1…
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“The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do with productivity.” This quote by Tom Peters, the author of In Search of Excellence, illustrates how organizational culture and productivity are linked. Organizational culture, which is known as “the shared beliefs and values within the organization that help to shape…
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Over 1,000 people from across Colorado listened as a panel of CEOs, general counsel and presidents addressed the question: “How can an organization create employee engagement?” At the 2017 Colorado Business Outlook Economic Forum, now in its 54th year, Colleen Reilly, the founder and vice president of Total Well-Being, a Telligen Company, moderated an executive…
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The holidays are the busiest time of the year — and not just in terms of the work, but in terms of employees’ personal lives. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people reported higher stress levels around the holiday season; women, the report continues, are more likely than men…
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It’s been just under a decade since Apple’s groundbreaking iPhone smartphone hit the market and personal technology has advanced at an amazing rate since then. From smartphones to tablets to fitness trackers, people are eager to embrace advances that let them easily connect with the world and enhance their activities. 68% of American adults own…
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Scott Pashley is a Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist and fifteen year veteran of the health & wellness industry In an attempt to cut through the confusion of the alphabet soup of legislation governing corporate wellness programs – and quite frequently contradicting one another – the Equal Employee Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued their final rules. …
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Fostering productive work relationships and keeping employees engaged within a multi-generational workforce has been a hot topic in recent years. Baby boomers are still in the work place while more and more millennials enter the labor force, often with very different attitudes and expectations for their careers and the companies they work for. Meanwhile, generation…
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According to research from RAND Corporation and Gallup, 84% of companies with 1,000 or more employees offer some form of well-being program, but only 40% of employees at those companies participated in the program. Everyone always says that they want to be healthier and embrace well-being, so what’s holding them back from participating in a…
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Engagement, motivation, and participation are some of the biggest challenges facing any well-being program. The best way to get employees excited about participating in a program or a special well-being challenge is to catch their attention and make participation nearly impossible to resist. Here’s a great example from Nelnet of a fun and funny way to…
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