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Sitting At A Desk All Day Is Bad For Productivity
Sometimes, simple changes can produce big results. A new report claims that if working adults added an extra 15-minute walk to their daily routine, the world economy could grow by $100 billion per year.
Solitude, Not Loneliness, Can Promote Creativity, Confidence, and Improve Relationships
Despite increasing reports of the “loneliness epidemic” over the last few years, some experts advise that intentionally practicing solitude can offer a host of benefits, including promoting creativity, confidence, and improving relationships
Studies Show Walking Improves Sleep, Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
As researchers continue to look for the best ways to encourage lifelong health, evidence continues to show that walking may be an important foundational habit. In a recent study, increased physical activity was linked to better sleep.
Companies Can’t Afford To Ignore Employee Sleep
As companies look at ways to encourage employees toward holistic well-being, it’s easy to focus on things like physical activity, nutrition, or financial wellness. However, many may not realize the importance of one foundational health issue: sleep.
Survey: Three-Fourths Of Employees Plan To Quit Within Five Years
76% of employees are planning to stay with their current employer no longer than five years. This figure should be sobering to employers, as employee retention and high turnover rates can directly affect a company’s bottom line.
Four-Day Workweek Results In 40% Increase In Productivity At Microsoft
In an effort to promote work/life balance, Microsoft held a Work Life Choice Challenge in August. By implementing four-day workweeks, Microsoft Japan saw an impressive 40% jump in productivity.
Study: Incentive-Based Wellness Program Results In Lower Health Costs, Better Health Habits
A recent study of employees enrolled in an incentive-based wellness program revealed cost savings to both the employees and their employer as well as improvement in other health measurements.
Study: Phone Apps May Help Boost Daily Activity Levels
A new study suggests that phone apps may help users get more daily physical activity. The result shows that it doesn't take much to trigger more activity, and it didn’t really have to be that sophisticated a reminder, making mobile apps a promising avenue to implement in large populations.
Whiteboard Wednesday: Surprise Medical Bills
We had the honor of bringing the esteemed guest speaker, Al Lewis, back into the office for another Whiteboard Wednesday session to talk about surprise medical bills and share a workaround that can help employees avoid them altogether!