Author: Larry Chapman A major mistake many worksite wellness practitioners make is using a narrow economic rationale for wellness programming. As I emphasized previously, communicating the impact of your wellness program in Return on Investment (ROI) terms is critical. However, I have seen many managers who set out to communicate the ROI of their efforts …
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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. Thankfully, employers can help to manage stress at work. Job stress costs billions of rands every year …
If you’re looking to reduce health care costs and improve employee engagement and productivity, then you should be thinking about investing in employee wellness software. A top employee wellness platform will allow you to encourage employees to develop and maintain healthy habits while also creating a culture of employee health and well-being. If your company …
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Although therapy and anti-depressant medication are the most effective treatments for depression, home treatment is also important. There are many things you can do to help yourself during a depressive episode and to prevent future episodes. Remember there are not always therapists to help you in your area. Make sure to get up out of …
Depression Impairs Employees’ Intellectual Functioning Classified as a mood disorder, people mostly associate depression with sadness, loss of pleasure in daily activities, social isolation and feelings of worthlessness. Yet, aside from affecting how a person feels and behaves, depression also influences thinking. South African research involving over 1 000 employed/previously employed workers or managers in …
Here’s a quick peek at the 9 reasons why school wellness programs are a smart wellness strategy Absenteeism Costs Schools More Than It Costs Other Worksites Schools Need to Watch Their Finances More Closely Than Other Worksites School Employees Are Like Family Schools Have Great Fitness and Healthy Eating Facilities Schools Do Great Wellness Training …
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If your company is considering implementing a wellness program—or your current program could use a “facelift,” flexibility is key to implementing and maintaining a successful wellness program. Elements of a Successful Wellness Program A successful wellness program is defined and measured by each organisation’s unique needs and employee population. It begins with understanding the demographic …
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