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Study: Long-Term Gains From Short-Term Exercise Programs
We know that regular movement, even in short spurts, can help physical and mental health. Now, a study shows that even a short-term exercise program can yield health benefits as much as four years later.
Searching For Better Ways To Measure Health
How should a company determine the health of their employees? Traditional thinking would suggest looking at weight or BMI, but despite their popularity, these assessments do not always paint an accurate picture of individual or organizational health.
Technology: Balancing The Good With The Bad
Technology touches nearly every aspect of employees’ work lives, making jobs simpler, reducing mistakes, and increasing the speed of work, but these advances can get costly. Companies need to recognize the hidden challenges of technology and work to balance them out.
Study: Sitting At Home Is Worse Than Sitting At Work
Numerous studies show that sitting is bad for your health. Now, a recent study delves deeper and found that all sitting is not the same.
Survey: Companies Tailoring Wellness Benefits
As companies develop their wellness offerings, leaders may wonder how their benefits compare to those from other companies, what initiatives are trending, and what areas to focus on in the future. Fortunately, SHRM published the 2019 Employee Benefits Survey, which examines the 250 benefits companies are most likely to offer.
Fitting The Benefits Of Being Outside Into A Workday
Recent research has shown that spending time outside offers many health benefits, but planning regular time outside isn’t always easy with work and other life commitments. Here are some unconventional ways to nurture this quest for well-being.
Study: Paternity Leave Leads To Healthier Moms
The need for maternity leave is clear as women need time to recuperate from pregnancy, labor, and perhaps surgery. A less obvious leave that many companies fail to offer is paternity leave, which has been shown to lead to healthier moms.
Rx for Well-being: Go Outside for Two Hours A Week
Want to be healthier and happier? Spend time with nature. Specifically, stay outside for at least 120 minutes per week to reap the benefits.
8 Benefits Companies Should Drop (Or Update)
With companies looking to gain a competitive edge by offering new benefits such as egg freezing or unlimited PTO, it’s a good opportunity to review some of the most common benefits and policies. Here is a list of a few that should be revisited.