Community Well-Being Rankings By State (US)
- 09.14.2020
- Facts and Research
Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and Sharecare released a set of three indices to measure population health by state: the (i) Community Well-Being Index (CWBI), (ii) Social Determinants of Health Index (SDOHi), and Well-Being Index ...
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E-Cigarettes ≠ Superior Smoking Cessation Aid
- 09.09.2020
- Wellness
Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic. While it is unclear exactly how many chemicals are in e-cigarettes, there’s almost no doubt that they expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than traditional cigarettes. ...
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Home Office Stipends Gain Traction For Remote Workers
- 09.02.2020
- Corporate Wellness
As more companies commit to allowing employees to work from home indefinitely or well into 2021, they must learn to address a new set of challenges and opportunities that arise. From loss of popular on-site benefits, such as access to fitness ...
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Benefits Alone Cannot Improve Employee Well-Being
- 08.26.2020
- Facts and Research
A study from The Well-being Lab at George Mason University found incredible insights on the current state of well-being in American workplaces as well as actionable things employers can do to help employees thrive and manage struggles. Contrary to ...
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Survey: Workers Conceal Mental Health Issues From Employers
- 08.19.2020
- Engagement
Despite the progress made in destigmatizing mental health issues and pursuing positive emotional wellness goals, there is still work to be done. This year, Aetna International surveyed over a thousand workers across the US, UK, Singapore, and the ...
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Shortcomings Of COVID-19 Screenings Create Challenges For Opening Offices
- 08.17.2020
- Corporate Wellness
Since the COVID-19 pandemic took off, companies have been frantically adjusting work operations to accommodate employee safety while keeping their business sustainable. For many industries, particularly white-collar jobs, this has resulted in ...
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Employees Need Time Off, Even In A Pandemic
- 08.12.2020
- Corporate Wellness
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees have transitioned into working remotely from home. Some employees now enjoy increased flexibility with schedules and project timelines. Unfortunately, this has complicated workers’ ...
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Accountability Partners Promote Success In Individual Wellness Goals
- 08.10.2020
- Engagement
A lot of attention has been put towards making wellness programs more effective by addressing the specific, personal needs of each individual rather than opting for a one-size-fits-all approach—and with good reason. People thrive on different diets ...
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Mental Health Conditions Remain Elevated As Pandemic Continues
- 08.05.2020
- Facts and Research
Since the beginning of the pandemic, a large number of employees have reported that they are dealing with depression, a lack of energy, unprecedented levels of stress, trouble concentrating, and difficulty maintaining a health work-life balance. ...
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As School Year Approaches, Employees Face Uncertainty About Childcare
- 08.03.2020
- Corporate Wellness
For many working parents in America, this summer’s end brings difficult questions regarding childcare in the impending school year. The beginning of COVID-19 closures in the spring left many scrambling to juggle added responsibilities of caring for ...
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