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What are the benefits of implementing a workplace wellness program?

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What are the benefits of implementing a workplace wellness program?

It’s the start of Q2, and you just received an email that makes you consider implementing a “wellness challenge” at the office.  It’s not the first time you’ve heard this word used. Wellness is a highly publicized buzzword flying around these days. The real question is, are there really any benefits in implementing workplace wellness programs for the employer and employees?

Sure, there’s a general increase in well-being and feeling good, that’s great. But what are some concrete benefits in the work setting? Furthermore, why should you consider to bring about this wellness challenge given that you have several Q2 goals to hit with your team.

We’ve put together a brief list addressing frequently asked questions to solve all your qualms and prepare you for a wellness benefits meeting with your team.

4 Tricks to Thrive While Working from Home

4 Tricks to Thrive While Working from Home

Over the past decade, technological advances have shattered the ball and chain restricting where and how we work. The traditional workstation that included a computer, monitor, plug in mouse, and filing cabinets is close to extinction. Laptops are extremely common if not the only way people work and the majority of our information is stored in the cloud making paper records obsolete. We now have the ability to work from home, on vacation, or at the beach if you can maneuver your screen against the sun’s glare. Social tools keep us connected to our teams and working outside the office is the new perk many companies jump to provide employees.

Working remotely has it perks including skipping the dreadful commute, home cooked meals, and decreased distractions from coworkers. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Waking up without anyone to physically report to can lead to four or five snoozes - sometimes more than our body needs. When you finally pull yourself out of bed, guilt envelops you. To placate, you flip open your computer to get started only to find the rush of morning emails has overtaken your inbox. Before you know it, the clock reads 11:30 am and you’re still in your pj’s, haven’t eaten breakfast or even brushed your teeth for the day.

Of course, a day here and there that starts like this isn’t necessarily a problem. However, to be successful working from home, whether it’s every day or once a week, there are certainly best practices that make it easier. Check out these four quick tips to thrive while working from home.

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5 Quick Exercises to Fix Bad Posture at Work

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5 Quick Exercises to Fix Bad Posture at Work

Let’s face it, maintaining good posture within the office setting is a constant struggle. Statistically speaking, eight out of ten Americans will suffer from back pain over the course of their lifetime. With so many people, places and things fighting for our attention every second we’re awake, finding time to be mindful about our body position while going about our work day can be exceptionally difficult. Hours spent commuting, working at our desks, checking our phones, and sitting through meeting roll right into eight plus hours a day. All of this toiling silently takes a toll on our bodies. It’s only when the pain begins that we finally stop and listen to our bodies. Fortunately, there are several exercises to help reduce your risk of pain in the office, and I’m going to share them with you.

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How to Prevent Neck Pain at Work

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How to Prevent Neck Pain at Work

Do you ever think about the fact that your neck holds the weight of a bowling ball (8-10 lbs.) all day long at work?  So it may not be a surprise to you as to why you might find yourself with sore or tight neck muscles at the end of the workday. Those symptoms might be related to the stress placed on your neck and spine through common, everyday work-related activities, such as working at a desk. To help you stay safe and productive at work, here are 7 quick tips for preventing neck pain in the office.

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3 Quick Tips for Keeping Your Wrists Healthy at Work

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3 Quick Tips for Keeping Your Wrists Healthy at Work

There's no surprise that computers are here to stay.

Not only do many us live on computers throughout the work day, but even when we're home, we find it difficult to get off our devices.  While keyboarding and mousing may not be considered a strenuous activity, when done improperly, they can cause damage to the wrists over time, resulting in painful and sometimes permanent damage.