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Workplace Strategies for Supporting Employees Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, following tobacco and obesity, with a direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, according to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in the new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. Although evidence…
In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee well-being is more important than ever, and job satisfaction can play a significant role. Employees want to work for an organization where they feel valued, supported, and cared for. They also want to feel purposeful and like they have a direct impact on the company mission, according to Gallup.…
While many recognize the problem that loneliness presents for organizations, and also desire stronger connections with their professional colleagues, much work needs to be done to create the conditions for forming meaningful relationships. Organizational leaders must actively dedicate time and create spaces where conversation and connection can thrive—but what strategies can they rely on? In…
In recent years, we have learned the value of an integrated approach to workplace wellness and specifically mental health initiatives. We recognized that one size does not fit all, and with the rise of the hybrid work model, ensuring accessibility has become a contributing factor to the success of workplace wellness. Today, these challenges remain…
A new report from the U.S. surgeon general’s office confirms equal progress has not been made to reduce cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among all groups in the U.S. Cigarette smoking has declined by more than 70% in the U.S. since the 1960s, yet smoking is still the leading cause of preventable death. Cigarette…
Let’s face it: We’re (still) lonely. In fact, one in five employees worldwide currently feels lonely at work. One factor contributing to this loneliness epidemic may be a lack of friendships. Having friends at work can make or break our overall job satisfaction, and for many adults, the workplace is where we tend to cultivate…
’Tis the season to socialize, celebrate, be merry—and for many, to be stressed. The holiday season can be complex, blending joyous emotions with feelings of sadness, frustration or even anger. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), 28% of Americans report feeling more stressed this holiday season compared to last year. Other studies show that…
More than one million women in the U.S. experience menopause each year, yet there are few workplace supports being put in place for this population. As more research is being conducted and the topic becomes less taboo, attitudes and expectations about menopause and its relationship to work are changing. Organizations must be prepared to assist…
Supporting efforts toward healthy employees includes evaluating policies, practices, and promotions to ensure the environment helps foster a successful wellness initiative.
Kindness— a word many have long associated with “softness” or “weakness.” As research on kindness continues to emerge, views around this topic in the workplace are evolving. Kindness is defined as being compassionate, considerate, and caring for others without the expectation of receiving something in return. According to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, kindness…
