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This blog covers the latest news and research in corporate wellness with insights on improving health, reducing healthcare costs, and fostering a wellness culture at work.
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More Companies Offering Employee Wellness Programs
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More companies are investing in new wellness programs or expanding their current wellness initiatives, according to the 2011 Willis Health and Productivity Survey.
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9 Keys for Working Spouses to Reduce Stress
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Two-income families are the norm these days, and with that dual responsibility comes a double-dose of marital, parental, and job stress. But thanks to a recent analysis of more than 400 working couples, in both blue- and white-collar occupations, new light has been shed on how to better navigate through rough waters. Clearly, the overall goal is to be more supportive of your spouse, but interestingly, the impact is far reaching.
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Spring Clean Your Desk to Stress Less and Increase Energy
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As the creator of Free from Clutter, a business inspired by a book she authored of the same name, Michelle Passoff hears a lot of excuses about why people can’t keep their desks organized. A common argument is that the desk might be messy, but the person knows where everything is. Besides, it’s just part of the creative process.
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Should You Take Your Dog to Work?
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Google, Amazon, JetBlue, and many other companies allow man’s best friend to come to work, and these companies may be on the right track to keep their employees happy. Dogs at work may actually help reduce employee stress, according to a small study in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management.
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Office Report: Female Workers Aren’t Taking Time to Recover
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Women are more likely to work longer hours and use their vacation time to catch up on work, according to statistics from theFIT Report on Workplace Culture survey.
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Study: Fat More Costly Than Cigarettes
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Obese employees have higher health care costs than employees who smoke, according to a new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
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In the News: Work Burnout Linked to Emotional Eating
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Women who are burnt out at work are more likely to be emotional eaters and consume more where they're stressed, anxious, or depressed, even when they weren't hungry, according to a small study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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People Who Take the Stairs are Fitter and More Productive
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If you spend your days crisscrossing an office building, here’s another reason to hit the staircase instead of the elevator—it’s quicker! A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal analyzed hospital workers as they traveled from floor to floor throughout a typical workday. Interestingly, the researchers concluded that taking the stairs took just over 13 seconds per floor, on average, while the elevator took around 36 to 38 seconds (including the time spent waiting for it to arrive).
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Americans Eating Healthy Only 2 Percent of the Time
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Americans eat 70 percent of the daily recommended intake of grains, proteins, fruits, and veggies only two percent of the time, according to a new study by the NPD Group. Researchers found that the average person ate too much or not enough, ate too many unhealthy foods or not enough of the right foods 358 days a year, only following the USDA recommended diet seven days a year.
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Survey Says: CFOs Believe Wellness Initiatives Boost Productivity
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New results from the Integrated Benefits Institute’s 2011 CFO Survey found that 69 percent of CFOs believe that promoting healthy behaviors is a company priority. The survey also found that 80 percent of CFOs participate in health care benefit decisions and collaborate with executive leadership, human resources, and operations.
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