Building an effective and sustainable wellness strategy in the workplace is essential for promoting the overall health and productivity of employees. Several key trends have emerged that have demonstrated staying power in this regard. These trends address various aspects of well-being and ensure that employees feel supported, engaged, and valued within [...]

In today's fast-paced world, fostering a healthy workplace culture is not just a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. A positive work environment not only boosts morale but also has a direct impact on employee wellness and, consequently, productivity. October is Healthy Workplace Month and this year’s theme focuses on celebrating your workplace culture and demonstrating [...]

Key Takeaways Leverage the strengths and talents of your team members. The composition of your wellness team plays a pivotal role in the success of a wellness program. Consider the diversity within the group. Can you assemble a team that represents a cross-section of the organization, including leaders and middle [...]

In the pursuit of a healthier and more productive workplace, organizations have come to understand the paramount importance of employee well-being. Workplace wellness programs have emerged as a key strategy to nurture the health and happiness of the workforce. However, implementing and sustaining a successful wellness program demands effort and commitment. [...]

Meaghan sheds some light on the main reasons why organizations don't always see the people who need it most participating in their wellness programs and what they can do to help change this. In today's fast-paced and demanding work environments, promoting employee well-being has become a top priority for organizations. [...]

By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Check out some strategies and ideas we can use to help us manage stress and focus our mindset on positivity and productivity. In today's fast-paced and competitive world, a healthy and positive mindset is vital not only for personal well-being but also [...]

By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Meaghan Jansen explains why microaggressions are like mosquito bites. Recently on our blog, we discussed unconscious bias and the damage these beliefs and attitudes can do to the relationships, experiences, and culture within our organizations. One way that unconscious bias can manifest [...]

By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Meaghan Jansen briefly reflects on how unconscious biases can affect various areas within the workplace. Humans have a natural tendency to form opinions about others – often without complete or enough relevant information about them. As much as we strive to avoid [...]

By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Meaghan Jansen reminds us that leadership support is directly related to wellness program success. It’s no secret that leadership support is a critical piece of your wellness strategy. The wellness programs that have the best return on investment tend to exist in organizations [...]

By Meaghan Jansen, MSc, BSc, BA Meaghan Jansen reflects on a recent Workplace Wellness Champion Series session and shares some thoughts on how to best approach workplace wellness programming. When it comes to workplace wellness, it’s best to avoid approaching it as a project-based initiative. While newsletters, health fairs, [...]