When it comes to your health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin actually coined that phrase in reference to fire safety in 1736, but it applies to health and wellness in the modern world just as readily. Employee wellness programs stem from this very philosophy. Employee wellness programs seek to improve employees’ health, increase...
Every year, come December, it’s the same story. Whether it’s to get in shape, work harder, or stress less, we set commendable resolutions for the New Year that we truly believe we can achieve. But in most cases, what we’ve actually set are ideals — not goals. There is no metric for “in shape” or “harder,” and your success...
The cubicle walls are coming down across America as open offices rise in popularity. In 70 percent of U.S. offices, employees sit in the open, facing each other and their tasks in a corporate effort to improve transparency, productivity, and teamwork. No longer confined to four beige walls, employers and employees are discovering the benefits of open offices — but...
Today, poor posture is more than just a bad habit — it's a health epidemic. While most people are aware of the common problems of poor posture, such as neck and back pain, they don't realize that the issues can extend much further. In fact, sitting and standing poorly, usually while at work, can contribute to increased stress, decreased lung...
Getting warm and cozy when it’s cold out is one of life’s most pleasant sensations, so why not let your interior design emphasize this feeling? Let’s look at a few decorating touches you can add to complement the mood when the cold sets in and you just want to curl up by the fire with a hot drink and a...
