Study: Employers Should Rethink Ultra-Processed Foods In The Kitchen
A new study on eating ultra-processed foods shows that doing so leads to more weight gain even when eating the same amount of calories as someone who eats unprocessed foods. Even worse, people are likely to eat more of the ultra-processed foods than they are of natural choices.
Pokémon Game Wants You To Go…To Sleep
When Pokémon Go launched in July 2016, it became an instant sensation. Now, the game's makers want to use the same gamification strategy to help with another health issue: sleep.
New Zealand’s Bold Step Toward Well-Being
Companies are looking at ways to improve overall employee well-being but never has this initiative been taken on by an entire country. That’s what is happening in New Zealand, whose government has added social outcome goals along with traditional economic metrics to measure the country’s success.
What Employees Want May Be Making Them Unwell
Despite being aware of the better choice, people often choose option B. Why is that? After all, shouldn’t people make the logical decision to do what’s in their best interest?
Ocean Spray Waives Employee Behavioral Health Copays
Ocean Spray announced it will eliminate employee copays for mental health benefits starting in July 2019, removing barriers that prevent people from receiving the help they need to be mentally well.
Workplace Burnout Recognized As Medical Condition By WHO
Described as an occupational phenomenon and not to be confused with general stress, WHO is officially recognizing burnout as a medical condition.
Employee Satisfaction With Health Plans Improving, Still Room To Grow
It’s commonly thought that employees are increasingly dissatisfied with their healthcare plan, but a new survey of 29,000 commercial health plan members suggests this may not be the case.
What Makes Happy Employees? Hint: It’s Not Just Compensation
Compensation is still important, but 4,000 participants in a recent survey by Wrike revealed factors other than money that made them happy in their jobs.
Office Air Quality And Environmental Well-Being
When employers talk about wellness and its role in productivity, few mention or consider environmental health. A new study suggests they should.