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Studies: Fitbit Use Associated With Physical Activity Improvements
Wearable devices, like the Fitbit and Apple Watch, continue to rise in popularity. While this consumer fitness tech promises to be a low-cost alternative to traditional health interventions, it is still unclear how to effectively leverage these technologies to make significant improvements with users’ physical health and well-being.
Microsoft Launches New Digital Platform To Improve Employee Experience
In the past year, the turn to remote work has rapidly accelerated the production of new technology to improve productivity and facilitate communication between off-site employees. Most recently, Microsoft launched Microsoft Viva, an ambitious new platform of digital tools aimed to improve employee experience.
Employee Mental Health Continues To Plummet
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, employee mental health is at an all-time low. These health issues are now so widespread that all employers need to be proactive in supporting their workforce‚ mental well-being‚ even when they do not suspect any issues at all.
Pulse Check: Caregiving Benefits After COVID-19
Every month, Wellable asks a single question to the large, growing, and dedicated community of human resources and wellness professionals subscribed to the Wellable Newsletter. The question for February was about whether or not employers plan to end caregiving benefits that were added during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beyond Diversity: Using Cultural Humility To Build Engaging Wellness Programs
While employers might already be making good efforts to recruit people of different backgrounds, they should also be evaluating whether or not certain benefits are engaging or effective for all of their employees. To assist with this, employers can employ something known as “cultural humility” when building their wellness programs.
Upskilling: An Overlooked Wellness Strategy To Boost Productivity
Helping employees develop new skills is not only valuable to employers and overall productivity, but it is highly valued by employees themselves. If you are considering making upskilling part of your employee well-being strategy, here are some tips to help you get started.
Apple Launches Star-Studded Content In Fitness+
Now, more than ever, people are searching for virtual wellness tools to assist with pandemic-friendly home workouts and activities. Recently, Apple announced its newest Fitness+ feature, Time to Walk, a series of weekly audio episodes automatically downloaded to a subscriber’s app.
In Pandemic’s Shadow, A Substance Abuse Crisis Grows
Substance abuse problems are not new, but pandemic-related measures have likely fueled their growth. A survey by alcohol.org found that, since lockdowns began in March, a third of workers admitted to drinking or using drugs while on the job. Learn how employers can offer support and resources for substance abuse and addiction-related needs.
Loneliness On The Rise For Those Under Lockdown
Loneliness has been a growing health issue for years, but pandemic-related policies have fueled its growth. An on-going survey by researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson finds that those living under lockdown are at a greater risk for loneliness, depression, and suicidal thoughts.