The Wellness Blog

Get the latest information on employee wellness programs and trends, nutrition, fitness, and other wellness-related topics from the Wellness Blog.

Workplace Wellness: 7 Ways to Prevent Presenteeism

Wellness Workdays

Nov 16
3 min

Workplace Wellness: 7 Ways to Prevent Presenteeism

Have you ever been at work but not really been “at work?” Maybe you were feeling ill, did not get enough sleep the night before, or were worried about a sick relative or your finances. This phenomenon is referred to as ‘presenteeism.’ You are present, but not truly in the moment. Your mind is elsewhere, and you are unable to focus on work, reducing your productivity. A yearlong survey, referred to as the American Productivity Audit, interviewed more than 29,000 working adults

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5 Things Every Benefits Consultant Should Look for When Recommending a Wellness Partner

Wellness Workdays

Mar 23
4 min

5 Things Every Benefits Consultant Should Look for When Recommending a Wellness Partner

Employee well-being is a priority for many organizations and current data shows that 80% of large employers offer workplace wellness programs. The benefits of a well-being program include enhanced morale, engagement, productivity and, of course, health. Comprehensive programs provide access to wellness services ranging from biometric screenings, health coaching and nutrition to physical activity, resilience, financial well-being and mental health support. Employees are an org

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5 Red Flags to Look for in Online Nutrition/Fitness Content

Wellness Workdays

Jun 23, 2021
4 min

5 Red Flags to Look for in Online Nutrition/Fitness Content

Should you take vitamin C when you have a cold? Will ginseng improve memory? Is it better to work out in the morning or at night? For most of us, it is hard to know whether health-related information we find online is accurate. Messaging surrounding nutrition and fitness can be confusing and sometimes contradictory. This can end up being detrimental to our wellness. A study in the Journal of Health Communication revealed that exposure to conflicting news about the health bene

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Five Myths about Wellness Program Outcomes

Wellness Workdays

Jun 22, 2021
3 min

Five Myths about Wellness Program Outcomes

Is your organization considering adopting a new employee wellness program or enhancing your existing one? Are you concerned because you hear so many differing ideas about what works and what doesn’t? Just as there is no single perfect eating plan or exercise program, there is no single perfect employee wellness program. In addition, the reasons employers begin programs and how they evaluate them differ so much that it is difficult to determine what is and isn’t working, and w

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Four Benefits of an Onsite Health Coach, According to Harvard

Wellness Workdays

May 21, 2021
2 min

Four Benefits of an Onsite Health Coach, According to Harvard

On any given week, your employees are likely managing a schedule packed with meetings, phone calls, projects, and deadlines, and those are just their professional demands. Employees may also be serving as a caregiver for children or aging parents, as well as trying to tend to their own physical and emotional needs. It can be a challenge to balance it all, but an onsite health coach can help! An onsite health coach will partner with participants and guide them in improving the

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3 Ways to Guard Against Compassion Fatigue

Wellness Workdays

Apr 15, 2021
2 min

3 Ways to Guard Against Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue. Even if you’ve never heard the term before, you see it and know exactly what it is. It’s harder to recognize in real life. It doesn’t announce it’s coming, but rather reveals itself through a short-tempered response to a co-worker’s question, sluggishness when it’s time to get out of bed, that persistent sore throat. Compassion fatigue means we have supported and rallied and stayed present for those who needed us—but we’ve forgotten to extend that same gra

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Wellness Workdays

Apr 9, 2021
1 min

Debra Wein, CEO of Wellness Workdays, quoted in Colorado Builder Magazine

Wellness programs, a mainstay of corporate employee benefits, deserve more attention in the construction industry. Debra Wein, CEO and founder of Wellness Workdays, shares her insight and expertise on the importance of wellness programs in the construction industry, the tie-in between safety and wellbeing, and how to design a successful wellness program. Read the full article here. #corporatewellness #employeewellness #constructionindustry

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How New Englanders Can Build Greater Resilience and Overcome Adversity

Wellness Workdays

Apr 9, 2021
3 min

How New Englanders Can Build Greater Resilience and Overcome Adversity

There’s an old adage that adversity creates opportunity. If true, then we’ve all certainly had our fair share of opportunities over the past year. From the global pandemic, to economic malaise, to political turbulence and social unrest, just about everyone has been feeling the adversity in one way or another, physically and mentally. So how do we sustain and thrive and get beyond it? It starts with something we all have to some degree, and maybe don’t even know it – resilienc

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The Physical Workplace and its Impact on Employee Well-Being

Wellness Workdays

Mar 26, 2021
2 min

The Physical Workplace and its Impact on Employee Well-Being

“The person who designs and operates your building has a greater impact on your health than your doctor.” This is a quote from Dr. Joseph Allen, Associate Professor of Exposure Assessment Science at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. While I take some exception to this as a physician myself, my focus on workplace health and wellness has led me to recognize the largely untapped potential of the workplace built environment. We spend approximately 90% of our time ins

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Wellness Workdays

Mar 15, 2021
4 min

5 Things Every Benefits Consultant Should Look for When Recommending a Wellness Partner

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Wellness Workdays

Mar 15, 2021
3 min

7 Ways to Prevent Presenteeism

Have you ever been at work but not really been “at work?” Maybe you were feeling ill, did not get enough sleep the night before, or were worried about a sick relative or your finances. This phenomenon is referred to as ‘presenteeism.’ You are present, but not truly in the moment. Your mind is elsewhere, and you are unable to focus on work, reducing your productivity A yearlong survey, referred to as the American Productivity Audit, interviewed more than 29,000 working adults

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Wellness Workdays

Jan 13, 2021
3 min

7 Corporate Wellness Trends for 2021

The past year has certainly brought on new wellness challenges in the workplace and beyond, but 2021 brings exciting new trends for employers to consider. Improving your employee well-being program increases engagement, morale, productivity, and keeps your workforce healthy, in turn reducing the number of sick days. As we head into 2021, here’s what you can expect to see in corporate wellness: Increased flexibility during the workday Employees want their employers to trust th

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Wellness Workdays

Jan 13, 2021
2 min

Top 5 Wellness Workdays Blog Posts of 2020

As we give the new year a warm welcome, we’d like to take the time to round up our top five blog posts from 2020. Check out the highlights from this past year and get some great tips for your organization’s wellness program as we head into 2021. 7 Reasons Employees Dislike Wellness Programs and How to Change Their Minds Whether your employees are concerned about privacy or simply believe that wellness programs are no fun, some employees simply don’t like employee well-being p

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4 Ways to Improve Employee Nutrition – Even if Your Employees Are Working Remotely

Wellness Workdays

Dec 15, 2020
4 min

4 Ways to Improve Employee Nutrition – Even if Your Employees Are Working Remotely

We know nutrition is an integral part of any employee wellness program. Employees who eat well are sick less often, have more energy to get through their day and report better sleep. With six of the ten leading causes of death directly related to nutrition, effective wellness programs should include strategies to educate employees on making healthier food choices to prevent or treat chronic disease. While your workforce may be working remotely, a high-touch, high-tech wellnes

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2021 Best Wellness Employer Certification Survey Open for Employers

Wellness Workdays

Dec 7, 2020
1 min

2021 Best Wellness Employer Certification Survey Open for Employers

The 2021 Best Wellness Employer survey is now open and employers can submit an application for the program’s 2021 certification.

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Wellness Workdays

Nov 19, 2020
1 min

Turner Construction Company Selects Wellness Workdays to Reimagine Safety and Well-being

Wellness Workdays been selected by Turner Construction Company to reimagine safety and well-being initiatives for its workers and employees

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Wellness Workdays

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

5 Wellness Program Approaches for 2020

By adapting your wellness program to the current times, you can help your organization thrive in 2020 and beyond.

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Wellness Workdays

Sep 30, 2020
2 min

September 30, 2020

7 Reasons Employees Dislike Wellness Programs | A Culture of Health Is Key for Business Resiliency | Microsoft Develops a 'Virtual Commute' for Remote Workers | The Importance of Rest | Data Integration to Improve Wellness Programs Welcome to our weekly collection of cutting-edge resources. Wellness Workdays is committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest in corporate wellness and population health management. Here we highlight people and organizations making real change

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Wellness Workdays

Sep 23, 2020
2 min

September 23, 2020

A Great Wellness Culture Can Bring Clients to Your Door | Multiply Your Time by Asking About Items on Your To-Do List | 10 Best Practices for Optimizing Mental Health Care During Open Enrollment | How the Sun Affects Your Health | The Return on Corporate Wellness: Separating Fact From Fiction Welcome to our weekly collection of cutting-edge resources. Wellness Workdays is committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest in corporate wellness and population health management.

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Wellness Workdays

Sep 16, 2020
2 min

September 16, 2020

7 Strategies to Make Your Wellness Program Stand Out | How HR Leaders Can Adapt to Uncertain Times | Why Wellness Messages Are Lost on Employees | GMO and Organic: What Do These Labels Mean? | At Wellness Workdays, Employee Wellness Is a Labor of Love Welcome to our weekly collection of cutting-edge resources. Wellness Workdays is committed to keeping you up-to-date on the latest in corporate wellness and population health management. Here we highlight people and organization

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