On November 27, 2019
By Kari Wray, health coach at StayWell The holidays are here, the time of year where those enticing food options appear much more frequently. Not surprisingly, one study has discovered that in the United States, weight gain begins to rise throughout October and November, peaking 10 days after Christmas.
Healthy Lifestyle, Employee Well-being, My StayWell Platform, Weight Management
On October 24, 2019
By Erin Seaverson, senior director of research and evaluation at StayWell Employees who are engaged with their workplace well-being program feel more connected to their company and its culture—making them healthier, happier employees who are more likely to be present at work and stick with their company in the long run.
On October 23, 2019
Jordan Lamar has a deep passion for health and well-being. Here’s how it started, and how she’s followed it on a journey to faraway destinations, and a greater meaning closer to home.
Healthy Lifestyle, Employee Well-being, My StayWell Platform
On October 17, 2019
Aldo Cipriotti, StayWell Senior Program Manager for the Volvo Group and Mack Trucks, has spent his career improving health outcomes and helping people live healthier lives. His commitment to these endeavors was only strengthened after he lost his wife, Nicole, to breast cancer in 2017.
Health Observances, Employee Well-being, Employee Engagement
On October 3, 2019
By Dr. David Gregg, chief medical officer at StayWell Burnout is an epidemic that is rapidly spreading for all types of health care employees. Surgical residents in particular have one of the higher rates with nearly 70% reporting feelings of burnout.
On September 17, 2019
By Stefan Gingerich, M.S., Senior research analyst, StayWell StayWell’s employee well-being program, called Bean—a light-hearted nod to “well-being” and “human being”—gives us a chance to have fun with the work we do each day on behalf of the health systems, insurers, employers, and associations that we serve. It’s also an opportunity to sustain our commitment to using evidence-based strategies and determine how to establish the kind of culture that is effective for employees.
Healthy Lifestyle, Employee Well-being, My StayWell Platform
On September 12, 2019
By Erin Seaverson, senior director, research and evaluation at StayWell Getting high levels of employee participation in well-being programs has been a top priority for employers for a long time. It’s also been used as a main indicator of program success. But defining and measuring meaningful participation has remained a constant challenge.
On August 22, 2019
By Robert Jones, chief financial officer at StayWell Research continues to show that workplace volunteerism provides both mental and physical well-being benefits, from reducing stress to boosting self-esteem. More than 50% of organizations participate in some form of volunteer program, but only 26% allow paid volunteer leave, according to SHRM’s 2019 Employee Benefits Survey.
On August 15, 2019
By: Dr. David Gregg, chief medical officer at StayWell We’re in the middle of the “dog days” of August, which typically bring very hot, sultry temperatures to many regions around the country. For those who work outside, unbearable temperatures not only make it challenging to get the job done but can also create a dangerous working environment.
