Survey: 1 Out Of 4 Americans Go To Work Sick
A recent survey from NSF International suggests at least one-quarter (26%) of American workers admit to going to work when they are sick.
Study: Group Fitness More Effective Than Individual Workouts
New research suggests that working out with a group of people is significantly more effective than working out alone when it comes to lowering stress.
Study: Mindfulness App Lowers Stress Levels
A new, but small, study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University shows that a mindfulness app measurably reduced stress compared to a control app.
Survey: Work, Finances Leading Causes Of Employee Stress
A survey suggests that Americans have similar wellbeing priorities, but the causes and impact of these priorities vary by income, household composition, etc.
Pros And Cons Of Remote Work
Since telecommuters work from home, professional and personal lives overlap, making it more difficult for employees to “turn off” and detach from work.
Study Shows Efficacy Of Marketing In Combatting Obesity
If companies were able to sell junk food using marketing, could similar techniques be used to un-sell them? The result of a study on the subject was promising.
Survey Results From A Wellable Challenge – Part 2
The four-week step challenge had large biotechnology and life sciences companies in MA compete for ultimate bragging rights, cool t-shirts, and gift cards.
9 Benefit Trends In 2018
Employee Benefit News released a list of the nine employee benefit trends for the coming year. Employee wellness initiatives appeared frequently on the list.
Study: Monetary Incentive Not Effective At Getting People To The Gym
A group of researchers at Case Western Reserve University looked to find the golden rules to entice gym-goers, found monetary incentives NOT the answer.