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In days past, when addressing the wellness needs of patients, the primary focus has been on the home environment. That is not so today in the rapidly changing workplace environments. Many workers as well as employers lack knowledge of chemical, infectious and other toxic exposure in the workplace. Often more time is spent enroute […]
Mid to large size corporations make up over 75 million workers in the US. These segments represent over 65% of the entire national workforce. At a scale this vast, each and every company, which through the Affordable Care Act must offer health insurance to its employees, is in search of opportunities to lower this ever […]
Gamification: What is it and Why You Need it The backbone to any organization’s success or failure is its workforce. Healthy and engaged workers are more emotionally invested in the company, produce higher quality work, and can help to form competitive yet cohesive office cultures. With over 60% of companies in the US now offering […]
A significant cause of workplace stress is dealing with your manager. Much like personal relationships in the other areas of our lives, creating a comfortable working relationship based on honesty and respect is ideal. Although this is not always 100% attainable due to personality differences and other issues, it’s an important skill set to learn. Let’s do […]
Often as a starting point for a workplace wellness program, a Health Risk Assessment (“HRA”) is a comprehensive questionnaire designed to identify health risks of employees. Ideally it then dovetails into a broader strategy of engaging employees in their own wellness choices, and assist them in making healthful changes that impact their health and prevent […]
When you walk into a business, whether it’s a store, office, or corporate building, you can soon feel the atmosphere and noticeable health of the employees. You’ll pick up the subtle and not-so-subtle cues that tell you whether this is a happy and thriving workplace, or disgruntled and staff are just getting by day to […]
With the economic turmoil and job losses over the last several years, the last thing this country needs is any more layoffs and hard-working employees out of work. It’s time for companies to get creative and proactive with keeping their costs under control, while avoiding having to hand out the dreaded pink slip. But have […]
There’s a collective awakening happening in corporate America, and it’s being driven by the growing awareness of two things: the devastating and far-reaching health impacts of workplace stress, and the high financial cost to companies as a result. While my next blog, “3 Trends in Reducing Stress at Work” will detail trendy intervention strategies that are on […]
Let’s begin with the assumption that you have a roof over your head and food to eat, although that doesn’t need to be the case. There are many happy people in this world that have neither, yet still have a joyful life with many wonderful memories. At the same time, there are people in this […]
Financial Tips to Save and Break Away You’ve probably heard a thousand ways to save money during your life. And hilariously, most of the tips out there work for someone, so try out a few methods and see which works for you as an individual! Is there anything in your life you could do without? […]
It turns out that the products we use not only influence our lives but that of wildlife. Guest Lisa Archer, an activist and leader in the Friends of the Earth organization, enlightens the audience with truth about our influence on the products we use and how they impact the circle of life. Bees for […]
Fat and Sick Abel James, creator of the podcast “Fat Burning Man.” is breaking it down for us today. Abel used to be one of those ‘annoying’ overachievers who chased the American Dream with a passion. By the time he was in his mid-20’s he had everything he had ever dreamed of: a good job, […]
Conscious Business Leaders Sage Lavine started out as a self-described “timid schoolgirl” in Iowa. She remained in Iowa and became a science teacher. Sage learned the lesson that society expects young women to play limited roles. As she got older, Sage rebelled. She got “sick of hearing “no” so often. That led her on a […]
The Entrepreneur’s Trap Many entrepreneurs get caught in a trap. They put their heads down to work on their businesses and join the race to fame and fortune. When they look up, they find out that the finish line has moved. Their self-worth is tied up with their business and they become terrified of failure. […]
Abel James moved to the Smoky Mountains to start a rebellion. The rebellion has beachheads in the worlds of health and music but it extends much further. Abel is the creator of the Fat Burning Man podcast. The podcast is a leader in the health and wellness field. But Abel is also an accomplished musician. […]
Being a Parent and Learning to Balance Becoming a parent gives the term “work/life balance” a whole new meaning. Jake Carney, the founder of The Alternative Daily, found out that parenting can be glorious and that it can sometimes suck. The Alternative Daily is a publication that seeks to provide mature, mindful discussions about the […]
Choosing Wellth Instead of Wealth Is your drive for wealth and success leading your life? Real wealth doesn’t leave us wondering, “What’s next? Is that all there is?” Jason Wachob, the founder, and CEO of mindbodygreen defines it as a balance of mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and environmental well-being. He also calls it “Wellth.” It’s […]
