“Wellness, There’s a word you don’t hear every day.”Dan Rather, 60 Minutes, November 1979 What is Wellness and Why Do We Need a Wellness Program Definition? So what is wellness? There are more people working as wellness professionals than at…
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Before we talk about office challenge ideas and office fitness challenges, it's important to ask what are worksite wellness challenges? Why should we offer them to employees? Office wellness challenges are short-term behavior change contests, interventions, and team activities designed to…
Do you know why only 11% of Californians smoke while over 26% of the adults in Kentucky smoke? Here's a hint: it has to do with creative employee wellness strategies and health promotion ideas. California has less than half of…
A worksite wellness committee can have a big impact on the success or failure of any employee wellness program. In this article, I’ll answer common questions about worksite wellness committees, describe how to create and manage a wellness committee, and…
Most of the stress we experience comes from our jobs and worksites. Stressed workers are more likely to smoke, drink, be inactive, eat poorly, have relationship issues, and get sick more often. All of this means decreased productivity. Job stress…
