Maintaining a vibrant, effective workplace wellness program in the summer months can require a boost of creativity. Despite bringing plenty of sun and fun, the season can also bring a touch of inertia to some workplaces. Some studies show that workplace productivity drops by an average of 20% in the summer, while exercise and healthy Read more…
What does achieving and maintaining work-life balance mean in today’s hyper-connected world? For many of us, the tech revolution is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s now possible to work from anywhere in the world – even from the beach – as long as you have an uninterrupted internet connection. On the other Read more…
Rising costs of living, political upheavals, and rapidly evolving workplaces have left employees reeling. As workplace burnout remains high, employee engagement is strained and mental health is nosediving. The 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report paints a grim picture: The good news is that the stigma has reduced surrounding discussions about workplace mental health. In Read more…
Workplace stress has become an alarmingly common phenomenon, with 44% of workers reporting feeling stressed day-to-day, according to a 2022 Gallup poll. Chronic stress can lead to burnout, which then causes devastating physical, mental, and emotional effects if unchecked. In 2007, Thrive Global founder and CEO Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion, burnout, and lack of Read more…
Stress is not an uncommon occurrence, particularly in today’s workplace. But when left unchecked, sustained or excessive exposure to stress not only has a negative impact on employee health, but also on their ability to maintain their productivity. Given how much time employees spend at work, it’s crucial for organizations and their employees to work Read more…
