Employers Must Modernize Benefits
Benefits are essential for the health and well-being of employees and for an organization’s ability to attract and retain talent. Despite their importance, contemporary benefits packages appear to be falling short. This post highlights some of the key areas in need of improvement so that organizations can offer a holistic and impactful set of benefits.
FDA Approves The Marketing Of Three E-Cigarettes
The FDA recently authorized the marketing of three new electronic tobacco products, marking the first approval of its kind. This decision is likely to appear puzzling to those who have become aware of the dangers of e-cigarette use. This post critically examines the FDA’s decision to help employers determine how it might impact their organizational policies and attitudes towards vaping and smoking cessation programs.
Blood Sugar Monitors: Novel Use Cases For Non-Diabetic Individuals
Medical treatments occasionally have un-intended benefits and use cases. Recently, reports have surfaced suggesting that continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), initially designed to be used by diabetic individuals, may provide insights that non-diabetics can utilize to optimize their health and wellness.
Should Employers Continue Screening Workers For Marijuana Use?
In recent years, an increasing number of employers have ditched marijuana drug testing and more are likely to follow. To help employers determine if they should follow suit, this post highlights the main points that have been raised both for and against the discontinuation of marijuana drug testing.
Pulse Check: Is The 9-5 Workday Obsolete?
Every month, Wellable asks a single question to the large, growing, and dedicated community of human resources and wellness professionals subscribed to the Wellable Newsletter. This month, Wellable asked respondents whether the 9-5 workday is obsolete.
Studies Suggest Employers Should Focus On Physical Activity Over Weight Loss
Evidence from a host of recent studies suggests that employers can get more bang out of their wellness bucks by encouraging exercise rather than weight loss. To help employers make more scientifically informed and effective wellness decisions, this post reviews three of the main reasons for encouraging physical activity over weight loss.
12 Questions To Ask During Your Next Wellness Platform Demo
Whether you’re exploring wellness programs for the first time or are a seasoned veteran looking for something different, choosing a new employee wellness platform can be a daunting task. These questions can help clarify what each fitness and health platform offers and understand whether they are a good fit for your organization.
A Whole New (Virtual) World: Apple’s Magic Haptic Carpet Ride
Apple was recently awarded a patent for a flexible interactive material designed to broaden to the range of devices that can provide haptic feedback (e.g., vibrations or other tactile sensations). This technology has the potential to transform workplace wellness and optimization. This post provides a broad overview of the technology, which draws on Apple’s own descriptions of its potential use cases, and how it might be utilized to enhance well-being and improve organizational health.
Causes And Treatments Of Leadership Burnout
Recent findings indicate that leadership burnout is on the rise. This has the potential to have detrimental effects on the organizations they lead. To help organizations combat leadership burnout, this post describes its common causes and provides six steps that organizations can take to combat it.