Whether you believe in the message of Easter or not, as humans we are programmed for forgiveness. We are either seeking forgiveness or dispensing forgiveness when relationships are broken. The messes we create and are the victims of ultimately go on without resolution until the element of forgiveness is added. Relationships for which we are …

As the annual calendar turned, and I reflected on major trends from 2022 to instruct ideas for 2023, the topic of mental health came to mind. Yawn?  Such is a topic already very much in the news. I googled “Mental Health Articles in 2022” and over 1 billion results arrived in 1/3 of a second. …

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I recently learned that a fellow friend and colleague’s daughter was instrumental in developing the brand new 988 Suicide line. The new three-digit dialing code will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 …

Do your well-being incentives reinforce the well-being activity? While cash or a gift card to a favorite retailer might be appreciated, employers often miss the opportunity to further promote healthy activity by using well-themed incentives. In a previous post, Wellness Incentives: Everyone Doesn’t Have to Get a Trophy,  we shared how a raffle-style big reward …

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Perhaps the most common incentives for participating in a wellness activity are rewards offered to all employees who complete the activity, as in, “Everyone who completes this challenge will win a water bottle.” But is there a way to offer incentives that don’t provide a payout to everyone? The answer is “Yes”. Can it be …

It was late November and we were visiting family in Phoenix when we made reservations to go horseback riding in the desert. At the stables, we met our guide, who gave us limited instructions and helped us mount. I can’t remember much of what he told us as he shared the instructions, but I do …

Giving your corporate wellbeing program a name can be a strategic step in gaining engagement in the program. The wrong name can be a turn-off; a great name can entice employees to participate. Key Considerations Make sure the program name is a good fit for your overall employer brand. Consult with your marketing team before …

With the war for talent at an all-time high, employers are frantically searching for ways to keep current employees and recruit new ones. In addition to enhancing culture, increasing wages, and implementing new policies regarding where and when work can take place, employee wellbeing can be a tool for talent acquisition and enhanced retention.  Today, …