Looking Ahead: The Mainstreaming of the Wellness Economy
Three trends are driving the growth and importance of the wellness economy: Increased Consumer Demand: Polls by Kaiser, Pew, Gallup, and others show consumers are dissatisfied with the status quo, worried about costs and affordability and receptive...
The Wellness Economy: Its Time Has Finally Come
Two of three Americans have made New Year's Resolutions. Topping their lists will be “eating healthier” and “getting more exercise” (YouGov Poll). Within a month, four in five will have abandoned their pledge. The reality is this: most Americans...
Employee Stress & Creating A Resilient Workforce
Stress plays a role in our personal wellbeing. And while moderate stress is a part of everyday life, sustained, high stress can lead to serious physical and mental illness. The World Health Organization said high stress is a health epidemic and...
Culture: The Foundation of Employee Wellbeing
In the Midwest, there is a large employer widely cited for its cutting-edge employee wellness initiative. Its roster of programs, including an on-site gym, healthy eating programs, and stress-reduction courses, receives gushing media coverage and...