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Did you know? Chronic pain is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., impacting the quality of life and mental health of more than 50 million Americans. The economic cost of chronic pain is...
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The terms “wellness” and “well-being” are often used interchangeably. However, as the industry has evolved, we believe there are important distinctions to keep in mind when using them. In this blog, we define what wellness...
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As an employee well-being services provider, we’ve always stressed how important it is for employers to support employees across multiple dimensions of well-being. And now, employees themselves are making it clear that they expect this...
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Caring for the health and well-being of employees goes beyond just the physical aspects. The most effective well-being programs address multiple aspects of employee health—physical, emotional, social, clinical, and financial. Supporting health and well-being programs in...
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Employee self-care is an important—but often overlooked—factor of the workplace. When people take time to care for themselves, they’re more likely to show up positively in all aspects of their lives, including the workplace. In...
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Workers who are also caregivers—either to their children, their aging parents, both children and parents, or another loved one—have a lot on their plate. And obviously, their responsibilities impact how they show up in other...
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Working women have always been stretched thin, but the past two years of the pandemic have further underscored women’s need for more well-being support in the workplace. With the women’s labor-force participation rate at its...
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The challenges of the past two years have reinforced the notion that support for employee well-being is no longer just a “nice-to-have.” Instead, it’s become a major retention factor. So, in advance of August’s National...
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Health coaches are known for helping with weight loss and fitness, but did you know they can also support employees with stress and mental health? As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we share...
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Supporting employees in the workplace with health coaching can help them achieve specific health goals and improve the culture of well-being in the organization. Yet many corporate wellness health coaching programs focus primarily on weight...
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When it comes to stress, middle managers are like the “sandwich generation” of the workplace. They must manage their own stress and the demands of leadership and absorb their team’s stress as they work to...
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Workplace stress was on the rise, even before the pandemic began. Now, over 40% of U.S. and Canadian workers say they’re stressed out on the job every day. April is National Stress Awareness Month, so...
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It’s hard to go a day without reading an article about employee burnout. From healthcare staff to essential workers to white collar professionals—we’ve all been shouldering additional responsibilities and dealing with changes in how and...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease. And, nearly 90% of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures goes toward treating chronic...
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It’s always a pleasure to chat with Sheila Hamilton, a former journalist, current suicide prevention and mental health advocate, and the CEO of Beyond Well Solutions. As part of our month-long series on mental health,...
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