Diabetes Awareness Month is in November, a great time to discuss the topic of diabetes, risk factors, and how to control pre-diabetes.

Right now, more than 130 million people in the U.S. alone live with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Keeping it under control is essential to preventing dehydration, seizures, and other serious health issues.

For employers, this means a better understanding of the condition can prepare you to help diabetic employees as needed. It can also open up conversations around generally good health and staying well to avoid issues like prediabetes.

Read on to learn how healthy habits like yoga, cutting carbs, exercising regularly, and other habits can keep those at risk or with diabetes healthier. Plus, discover resources to share with workers on the topic of diabetes.

Here’s to starting conversations that lead to more diabetes awareness!

Need to keep up with your fall fitness so you don’t end up looking round like a pumpkin?

We get it. Between the Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts, and all the holidays between now and the new year, it’s easy to skip fitness and focus on comfort. 

Research shows that physical activity for many people tends to slow down in the fall and winter. But that’s only if you don’t plan ahead!

This post will help you and your workers set smart goals for keeping up exercise habits well into the fall. Here’s to inspiring your autumn health and fitness goals!

Need some fresh ideas for employee giving campaigns?

There’s no better month to try some out than November as it’s National Gratitude Month. World Kindness Day is also November 13, so your team can celebrate both observances while giving back!

Run some ideas by your employees and then work alongside team members to give back and offer up gratitude during this month of thanksgiving.

Excited to get started? Here are some unique ways to give back as a team.

Wondering if you should get a standing desk? Or if you should supply your entire team with standing desks? 

Given that 15 percent of U.S. adults are physically inactive, perhaps the biggest benefit of standing desks is simply the standing part. For years, docs have told us how a sedentary lifestyle leads to issues like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and even some cancer types.

In fact, sitting too long is harming your employees more than you might think.

If you’re looking at your budget for next year, you may be considering ways to make your office and employees more comfortable. Research indicates that 65 percent of individuals who got standing desks reported an increase in productivity; 47 percent said the pain in their upper back, neck, and shoulders improved.

Ready to order new desks? This post will cover the science of standing desks, the benefits of standing desks, using one correctly, and where to get them.

Now that the “Great Resignation” is over, a new issue is hitting workplaces: quiet quitting.

Quiet quitting is when you find burned-out workers doing the bare minimum necessary to keep their jobs.

Not exactly a great way to keep morale up or production going smoothly, right?

This post offers insight for leadership to respond including cutting back on extra demands, eliminating weekend communication, getting feedback from unhappy employees, and potentially looking at firing “quitters” if they don’t pull their weight or have a good attitude most days.

Read on if you need advice on dealing with quiet quitting in your workplace.

Workplace perks. 

Everyone loves them, but just how many does an employer need to offer?

 According to a recently released 2023 Salary Guide by Robert Half, a talent solutions company, organizations are under pressure to offer higher compensation to current and new staff in an era of quiet quitting and on the heels of the “Great Resignation.”  

Beyond adjusting pay, how else can employers attract and keep the best and brightest in a competitive hiring market?

Going into 2023, employers should know:

• Wellness programs & mental health perks are a must
• Salaries are trending upward
• Workers want raises

This post will share insights to the survey and how employers can continue to impress in a market where there are more job openings than job seekers.

Feeling exhausted all the time? Tossing and turning all night?

While those are two signs you aren’t sleeping enough, there are other ones, too: you get sick more often, new medical issues are developing, you feel irritable and moody, you can’t concentrate, and beyond.

Given that almost 40% of adults report falling asleep during the day without meaning to at least once a month, it’s a big enough issue that requires some consideration for how to change it.

If that’s you, read on to see if any of the signs match up with the symptoms you’re experiencing. Plus, you’ll find tips for ways to get better sleep so you don’t fall asleep in your next meeting.

Here’s a look at the signs that you aren’t sleeping enough on a daily basis.

What does it take to spread happiness at work?

Honestly, not too much. But it does make a difference when employers are intentional with the way they spread kindness and joy in the workplace.

Fall and winter keep many people inside and can be the start of the doldrums for many. Even without the changing of seasons, depression is on the rise, showing an obvious need for some uplifting activities for employees. New research from the Boston University School of Public Health reveals that elevated depression levels persisted into 2021, and even worsened, climbing to 32.8 percent. That’s one in every three adults.

To keep your team’s spirit uplifted this fall, get creative with the ways you can make them happy. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to bring others joy.

Here are 13 fun ways employers can spread happiness at work:

Curious if there are any health benefits of personal development?

Indeed, there are. Not only that, but there are also major benefits to encouraging your workers to focus on goals to improve their character, skills, and capabilities.

Any company leadership hoping to have an enthusiastic and passionate team will want their workers to invest in personal development time. Not only is personal growth good for one’s mind, but it’s also good for overall health.

This post will dive into what personal development is, its health benefits, and ideas to bring more of it into the workplace.

Like it or not, flu season is coming.

As an employer, you have a direct impact on how the flu season is handled in your workplace. If you don’t have a game plan to tackle flu season yet, now is the time to plan. Between educational materials and hosting flu shot clinics, it’s possible to make the hit on your workplace less severe when it comes to flu cases.

If you are an employer or manager struggling to convince your employees to take the flu vaccine, you may want to consider incorporating some humor into your communication strategy. Research has shown that laughter and humor can have a powerful impact on the immune system, reducing stress levels and boosting mood. 

In fact, when we laugh, our body releases endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals that can help reduce pain and improve our overall well-being. Additionally, laughter has been found to stimulate the production of immune cells and antibodies, which can help protect us against infections like the flu.

By incorporating humor into your communication, you can help to alleviate any concerns or fears your employees might have around the flu vaccine, making it easier for them to take the necessary steps to protect themselves and others. Whether you use cartoons or funny stories to get your message across, incorporating humor can be an effective and fun way to promote a healthier workplace.

Of course, the flu is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. However, in times of sickness, a good laugh can go a long way in helping us feel better. Here are some funny memes that you can share with your employees to help lighten the mood and make it easier to get through the flu season: