Why And How To Improve Employee Sleep
To the combat the threat of inadequate sleep, employers and employees alike should actively work to encourage better sleeping habits. Below is a list of five simple changes that can be made throughout the workday to optimize sleep.
Group Exercise Most Impactful Exercise For Improving Mental Health
Exercise is widely known for improving physical health. It also improves mental health, as it has been shown to improve mood and even memory. A recent study determined that group exercise has the most substantial positive impact on mental health when compared to other forms of exercise.
6 Key Takeaways From Rock Health’s Consumer Report On Digital Health
An increasing number of consumers are making the transition to digital healthcare for its greater efficiency. A Rock Health consumer survey offers an in-depth analysis of digital healthcare as it pertains to consumers, which can provide some perspective on upcoming employee wellness trends.
DOL: Employees Do Not Need To Be Compensated For Time Spent On Wellness Programs
According to a DOL opinion letter, employees do not need to be compensated for time spent participating in wellness programs, since these types of activities predominantly benefit the employees. This makes sense from the legal standpoint, but does it make sense from the programming perspective?
6 Movements To Reduce Back Pain For Office Employees
Why do so many office employees experience back pain? The answer is static postures, spending most of the day hunched over, seated, and leaning to one side. Here is a mix of exercises commonly used by physical therapists and personal trainers to cure back pain in a large variety of individuals.
Whiteboard Wednesday: Why Employers Should Support Expecting Parents
Christine Deehring, Founder and CEO of Bump Boxes, joins this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday to offer her perspective on why supporting expecting parents is both a sound business practice and an ethical step that organizations can take to promote the well-being of their employees.
Sitting Correlated With Cognitive Decline
Healthy cognitive function relies on consistent blood flow, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the brain. Although this process is regulated automatically, small fluctuations do occur. A recent study explores the effects of prolonged sitting on peripheral blood flow and function.
And The Most Popular Employee Perk Is…Time
A survey of 1,227 working U.S. adults asked respondents to rank their top five popular work perks in order of preference. Three of the five most-favored perks were paid family leave, flexible/remote work options, and sabbatical leave.
5 Ways AI Will Shape The Future Of Employee Wellness
Considering the increasing priority of employee wellbeing, AI is expected to shape the future of employee wellness. This advanced technology has many prospective applications for employee wellness industry and offers a promising future for the efficacy of company initiatives from all angles.