Study shows high interest in workplace wellness programs
Most employees with access to workplace wellness programs say the programs have made a positive impact on their health, even though a majority are unwilling to devote more than one hour per day to health-related activities such as consistent exercise,…
Why poor workplace posture can lead to pain (and what to do about it)
Forward head, slumping shoulders, tilted pelvis. Sound like the Hunchback of Notre Dame in 15th-century Paris? Maybe, or just your average Joe and Jane glued to their cellphones and computer monitors in 21st-century Washington or just about anywhere in the…
The best yoga mats you can buy
The Insider Pick: The first piece of gear you need to begin your yoga practice is a great yoga mat. Of all the yoga mats we’ve researched, the Manduka ProLite Yoga Mat is the best with its closed-cell surface that keeps out…
Workplace Wellness Programs that Work
Healthy employees cost employers less. Expenses related to unscheduled absences, medical leaves of absences, prescription medicine, reduced focus, increased stress leading to emotional highs and lows, and medical claims impact the productivity and financial wellness of organizations. Harvard Business Review…
6 Ways Embracing Mindfulness Helps You Thrive at Work
Many large companies have found that helping employees deal better with stress and being happier is a boon to the bottom line. Following a near-death experience, Mark Bertolini, the CEO of Aetna, raised eyebrows by offering free yoga and meditation…
How To Create a Culture of Mindfulness
The tech space, it turns out, has an especially acute need for the practice because, well, it isn’t exactly synonymous with Zen. If there were a scientifically proven, free way to improve your employees’ performance and sense of well-being, wouldn’t…
6 corporate wellness and fitness strategies for 2017
Encouraging healthy habits can help improve workers’ performance, reduce absenteeism and lower health care costs. At the recent Fitbit Captivate conference, experts shared tips and strategies to help employees “bring their best selves to work.” What do a tomato timer…
Can Companies Save Money with Workplace Wellness Programs?
Employers spend millions trying to keep employees healthy. How does this affect their bottom line? Seven years ago, many city employees of Plantation, Fla., had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels — all risk factors for…
The ROI of Workplace Yoga
Recently I published an interview with Lynn Roulo, a professional CPA who has worked in venture capital. I focused on her new company called Green Box Top that offers daily price specials on wellness and green products. I was more…
How to Finally Start Meditating (When You’ve Tried Before and Failed)
Meditation couldn’t be hotter these days, so there’s no doubt you’ve heard about its many benefits. But getting these benefits requires you not just to read articles about mindfulness or swear up and down to yourself that you’re going to…