Health At Work

Lower productivity is often one outcome of addiction in employees, but substance abuse and other forms of addiction could lead to greater problems in the workplace. So when should we step in and raise our concerns about our fellow workers…

Employer-based programs are being trialled to see if having this kind of support can help to reduce the risk of diabetes, which is one of the biggest health concerns in the developed world. Focusing on diabetes, but also extending to…

Many businesses are implementing corporate wellness programmes, but there are those for whom such plans are a privilege, or optional extra. According to Joshua Love, the president of national corporate wellness company Kinema Fitness, ‘When…

When it comes to the work-life balance debate, perception is everything. If your employees perceive themselves to be cared for in a workplace culture that encourages wellness, you might be able to boast a more committed and happy workforce…

If you’re wondering whether or not a corporate wellness programme might benefit your company, make sure you know what you’re doing! According to Joshua Love, the president of national corporate wellness company Kinema Fitness, ‘As the…

Corporate wellness and wellbeing is a hot topic with employers at the moment, with around 67 percent of all employers offering some sort of wellness programme. These programmes are based around the idea that employees can receive breaks on…

Businesses of all sizes are being impacted by the trend of corporate wellness programmes, integrating strategies to help create an overall wellbeing-enhancing experience in the workplace. Corporate wellness programmes also use incentives to…

Even though an office is not normally considered a dangerous place to work, several safety issues must be addressed in this environment. Most office workers spend at least forty hours per week engaged in performing routine tasks that…

Throughout the country, corporate wellness and wellbeing programmes are becoming more widespread. The buzz is catching on and the news is spreading that these programmes lead to healthier employees, cuts in healthcare costs and an overall…

A study suggests that bringing dogs into work can reduce stress, improve job satisfaction and boost morale. US researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University looked at 75 employees at a manufacturing company where workers were allowed to…

These days, you want to be doing everything you can to ensure the financial wellness of your company, as well as the wellbeing of your employees, and a corporate wellness programme is just the thing to accomplish these two goals. The…

Workplace wellness schemes sound like the answer to all of our prayers - a discounted gym membership or help quitting cigarettes, all for less money and right on-site at work? Great news to many. And this great news is something that's…

Being a truck driver typically comes with a good salary and the opportunity to see several different parts of the country. Additionally, many of these drivers have a good benefits package that makes the gruelling nature of their job much…

For some companies, it’s perfectly legal for your employer to require you to answer intrusive health questions in order to ascertain just how healthy you are, in relation to the workplace wellness schemes they’re running. Wellness…

The wellness of your employees has a huge impact on the workplace, and this is certainly the case when one of your employee’s mental wellbeing is affected. According to a new study by national mental health charity, SANE Australia, as an…

There's a credo which you should start to live by: 'All exercise is good exercise'. Too many people think that if they're not jogging miles a week or going to the gym or doing any sort of structured exercise, they may as well not be…

Today is not a good day in terms of the economy. This is an issue which the whole world faces and everyone has felt, it doesn’t matter who you are or how you live. The recession has touched us all and for a large proportion of us it’s one…

You might not like your job, but have you ever hated it so much you ‘lost it’ in the office? Recent research suggests that almost half of Brits have done exactly that. According to a survey by PruHealth and the Vitality Wellness Programme,…

There are all sorts of things which people can do to improve their health and wellness in their day to day lives. Of course, people being people, most don't. Some things require a lot of effort and you can understand why most won't bother,…

Companies are always looking for ways to save money and one of the best ways of doing that is in health costs. Health insurance is an expensive thing and any savings in that regard are good savings. A lot of companies are now offering…

While some corporate wellness practises have changed over the years, most things have remarkably stayed the same. For years, employers have been told to outsource their wellness promotion, administration and delivery, but does that approach…

It used to be that implementing an employee wellness programme meant simply putting a few posters up in the office encouraging people to take care of their wellbeing. Some companies may have stretched as far as having a gym in the office,…

Corporate wellness programmes have been proven to provide positive results, both for you as an employer, and for your workers’ wellbeing. Why, then, do you struggle to get your employees to participate in the company’s health schemes? There…

There are many people who are for corporate wellness programmes, or the promotion of workplace health. According to a recent article in the American Journal of Health Promotion by Michael O’Donnell, comprehensive programmes are extremely…

Everyone knows that workplace bullying is wrong and has a damaging effect on corporate wellness, but many people don’t understand the full extent of what falling victim to such behaviour can have on employees’ wellbeing. Recent…

There was a time when all you had to do to get a corporate wellness programme up and running was to put a few posters on the wall encouraging people to take the stairs instead of the lift. These days, on the other hand, companies are going…

In a corporate environment, wellness may not seem like a top priority, but employers are now consistently recognising that when they look after the wellbeing of their employees, corporate results are bound to improve. A recent…

When you’re a workaholic, corporate wellness becomes essential. Spending the majority of your time in the office means that your wellbeing often takes a back seat, especially with regards to your weight loss wellness. In fact, researchers…

Dog is man’s best friend in all areas of life, and that now includes the workplace. You may question how a dog can have any positive influence on a corporate environment, but a new study by Virginia Commonwealth University has revealed that…

There are many health hazards associated with being at work, and yet corporate wellness is such an important issue. You spend so much time at work that it is vitally important to take care of your health and wellbeing, and avoid…