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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…
’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.
It is no secret that we all want to be part of a positive and healthy work environment. Helping employees be well at work is about more than encouraging them to eat better and move more. Yes, those things are important, but employee well-being is also about creating work environments where employees feel authentically connected…
What actions can you take to maintain your own mental health and to ensure that your workplace is psychologically safe? Reaching these goals requires deliberate effort, according to the presenters of “Developing Leaders to Support Total Worker Health,” a recent webcast from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. LaBarron Burwell, faculty and employee assistance…
WELCOA’s Well Workplace Award sets the standard for workplace wellness, recognizing organizations that contribute to whole-person wellness through innovative workplace wellness initiatives. Each award winner has excelled in each of WELCOA’s 7 Benchmarks and has built and shaped high-performing, effective wellness programs. All of our Well Workplace Award winners share a vision of protecting and…
The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents, highlighting the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families to help our communities thrive.
Once viewed as a rare perk, working from home (WFH) became necessary for many during the pandemic. Despite the benefit’s popularity among many workers and businesses, some organizations have reverted their WFH policies amid fears of losing productivity and collaboration, replacing flexible and remote work arrangements with in-person mandates. In his article “Rethinking Group Insurance…
Women continue to juggle increased home and work responsibilities, with many making sacrifices in terms of pay or quitting their jobs due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. While progress has been made to address issues like the gender pay gap and the underrepresentation of women in certain professions and leadership roles, there is…
