The Difference Between Well-Being Participation & Engagement
Learn the differences between participation and engagement in a well-being program with help from the well-being experts at WebMD Health Services.
6 Trends in Well-Being: Our 2021 Predictions (Part 2)
Thanks for checking in for Part 2 of our 2021 well-being trends to watch. As we discussed in Part 1, the pandemic has underscored the importance of well-being and led to a greater acceptance that...
6 Trends in Well-Being: Our 2021 Predictions (Part 1)
It’s that time of year when we compile our annual list of 2021 trends to watch for in the well-being industry. One thing is for sure—the pandemic has reinforced just how important well-being is for...
7 Considerations for Your 2021 Well-Being Communications Strategy
Communication is key to a successful well-being program. But these days, we can’t rely on the communication tactics that worked so well when everyone was onsite. Sustaining employees’ well-being engagement during this challenging time is...
Future Trends: The Shape of Employee Well-Being Programs
The Business Group on Health recently released two studies that shed light on how employers intend to shape their well-being programs, as well as what employees would like to see in their workplace well-being offerings....
Tips for Staying Positive and Having Fun This Summer
According to the calendar, it’s officially summer. But with vacations and the usual celebrations on hold due to the pandemic, it may not feel like it. That’s why it’s important to hit the reset button...
Protecting Seniors From the Loneliness of COVID-19
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General and frequent writer on the topic of loneliness, recently stated: “The brunt of COVID-19 will be borne by the poor, elderly, and sick, and it is up...
The Importance of Focusing on Multiple Dimensions of Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty
WebMD Health Services approaches employee well-being holistically, bringing together the resources needed to support not just physical health, but emotional health and lifestyle factors, too. Learn how our focus on the five dimensions of well-being...
Managing Chronic Conditions: Could Healthy Food Be the Right Rx?
A healthy diet is critical to the prevention of many chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. But what about treatment? Can a healthy diet be used to manage a chronic condition that is...
At-Home Fitness is Changing the Game
We’re almost two months into 2020. If you made a New Year’s resolution to work out more, how is it going? Right about now is when the excuses start to creep in: I have no...
What’s on the Horizon for Well-Being? Our Top Trends for 2020
2020 is here and like everyone else we’ve been discussing what the New Year will bring for the well-being industry. It’s certainly an exciting time to be in this space as physical, mental, and financial...
When It Comes to Mental and Emotional Well-Being, Remember Younger Workers
In the well-being industry, we love millennials and Generation Zers for their devotion to all things healthy. They participate in workplace well-being programs at higher rates than older colleagues, and they’ll never say no to...
Evolving a Culture of Well-Being: WebMD Health Services & GreyStone Power
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) INTERACT conference held in Austin, TX. There I participated in a panel discussion with Carla Green, Benefits & Payroll Administrator from...
The Impact of Resilient Leaders
One of the most important qualities of a leader is being resilient. In an agile, adaptive organization, a high level of engagement is critical at all levels of leadership. Strong leadership impacts culture, engagement and...
Creating a More Resilient Workplace
According to the Association of Family Practitioners, two out of three doctors office visits are for stress-related symptoms such as headaches, heart palpitations, trouble sleeping and tension. There’s good news though. By becoming more resilient,...