March 8, 2024
ROI and VOI: A strong wellness program measures bothWhen making the case for wellness programs, measuring both ROI and VOI will illustrate the impact the program has on your organization.
March 4, 2024
Total Worker Health: What you need to knowTotal Worker Health offers an integrated approach to worker health, safety and well-being with a proactive approach to overall health and wellness.
February 2, 2024
How to boost workplace safety efforts by connecting wellnessIf your organization treats workplace safety and wellness as two separate initiatives, maybe it's time to start thinking about the connections between the two.
January 23, 2024
Why employee happiness is so importantThe numerous benefits of a positive workplace make a compelling case for building a supportive, affirming work environment where employee happiness is valued.
March 27, 2023
Strategies to combat work-related stressPeople think stress is a natural by-product of work. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Use these tips to prevent negative health impacts of work stress.
September 8, 2022
Supporting injured employees’ mental and emotional healthAs an employer, you can play an important role in helping an injured worker maintain their mental health. Read on to learn how.
January 13, 2022
How hobbies can improve mental health and overall well-beingJust as eating fruits and vegetables can play an important role in physical health, research suggests there may be a similarly simple way to improve mental health – having a hobby.
January 13, 2022
Fostering good relationships among employeesOn average, employees will spend a third of their lives at work, so it’s safe to say their jobs have a huge impact on their quality of life. That means it’s important to ensure their time is spent in an organization where they can have healthy relationships with their colleagues.
April 29, 2021
Tips to cut down on virtual meeting fatigueA recent study by global staffing firm Robert Half indicates that workers may be suffering from video call fatigue. Among the 1,000 people surveyed, 76% said they participate in virtual meetings and that they spend about one-third of their workday in front of a camera.
December 16, 2020
How to help employees combat sleeplessnessSleep physicians around the world are now treating a growing number of patients with symptoms of insomnia.
April 22, 2020
Research finds stress is bad for workers, bad for businessResearch paints a picture of just how expensive work-related stress can be, both for workers’ health and for their employers.
January 15, 2020
Employee well-beingWorkplace safety and health are moving beyond "do no harm" to include overall employee well-being.
October 23, 2019
Don’t overlook depression and anxiety at workDepression and anxiety. Let’s talk about them. It’s time to shine a light on common disorders that often go unmentioned at work.
May 15, 2019
Constant distraction can harm employees’ well-beingEmployees can experience stress and burnout when they don’t take enough time to fully disconnect from work.
March 13, 2019
Ways to help employees struggling with mental healthYou may have employees who are struggling with their mental health. Offering assistance and education about mental health can help them get back to a healthy place.
January 28, 2019
Fatigue and sleep deprivation in the workplace common, studies findFatigue and sleep deprivation in the workplace come with severe costs to health, safety and the economy.
November 21, 2018
Help your employees achieve the four elements of financial well-beingAddress financial stress in your employees by applying the four elements of personal financial well-being to a financial wellness program.
August 15, 2018
10 statistics that make the case for workplace wellness programsThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce report “Winning With Wellness” makes the case for workplace wellness programs with some key employee health statistics.
August 6, 2018
Help your employees with these smoking cessation resourcesSmoking can significantly increase the length and cost of a workers’ compensation claim. Here are several state and national resources to help your employees quit smoking.
April 25, 2018
Prevent obesity in the workplace to reduce costs, research saysObesity has high costs both in terms of a worker’s health and costs to the employer, and the workplace can be a contributing factor.
January 10, 2018
A healthier workforce: Tips for starting and building your workplace wellness programTips for starting and building your workplace wellness program: If you’ve been thinking about offering a wellness program, but don’t know where to begin, start here.
November 8, 2017
Does your workplace offer a wellness program? Survey results from SFM policyholdersIn a recent wellness program survey, we found out which employers are more likely to have a workplace wellness program and what topics they address.
June 14, 2017
Two key factors for a successful workplace wellness programWhat makes a workplace wellness program successful? Here are two best practices revealed by researchers.
June 1, 2017
How employers can take charge of health-related productivity lossesHow do you reduce absenteeism and presenteeism in your employees? Start by maintaining a safe workplace and encouraging health and wellness.
February 16, 2017
How to add mindfulness to your workplace wellness programWorkplaces can build on successful physical wellness programs by incorporating a popular — and proven — technique for emotional health: mindfulness.
