Wellness privilege…what exactly is it?

It’s no secret some people have much better access to improve their health and well-being than others.

Sure, we all know it’s a healthy choice to eat well, skip smoking, and exercise regularly. Yet how many individuals truly have the tools to do all three and then some in the name of optimal health?

For some, even the most basic of wellness activities aren’t within reach because of societal inequities and the cost of implementing healthy habits.

Look at any low-income areas and it’s easy to see there are more fast food joints than farmers' markets. Take a drive through an affluent neighborhood, and you’ll no doubt see gyms, juice bars, and wellness centers on nearly every corner.

Simply put, being healthy isn’t always an attainable, simple choice. In fact, it’s a term called a wellness privilege.

Below, you’ll learn more about what wellness privilege is, why how you market workplace wellness campaigns matters, and how to better approach well-being at work to focus on giving your employees a more inclusive wellness experience.

In need of some really good team-building ideas? You’ve come to the right place.

With weekly team-building exercises, your team will stay engaged and motivated to work together. It’s easy to go week after week not seeing team members from other departments thanks to work projects. But after a long pandemic that forced many of us into lockdowns, we now know more than ever that human connection — especially with work peeps! — is important. Team activities don’t have to be complicated, either.

Aside from having fun, the biggest benefits of these types of activities include enhanced communication skills, better energy, and even a way to identify leadership quality.

Looking for some team-building ideas? We’ve got 52 of ‘em below. That means this list has you covered for an entire year!

Does running 1-mile a day do anything?

You bet it does.

The benefits of running a mile a day go beyond just improving your best personal running time. In fact, there are amazing benefits worth considering if you’re looking at upping your daily workout or exploring a new fitness routine. Research shows even five to 10 minutes of slow daily running can drastically reduce cardio health risk!

Want to increase your cardiovascular health, lose weight, and more?

Then check out these benefits of running just one mile daily!

Have you been debating about jumping on the Wellness Wednesday wagon? If it feels like too big of a commitment — every Wednesday?! — rest assured it doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as you might think!

Wellness Wednesday ideas can be as simple as dashing off an email with some health-related articles or as time-consuming as an all-day health seminar.

The choice is yours.

But no matter how you look at it, Wellness Wednesdays are an excellent idea. It’s a fun way to promote well-being in the workplace and offers your employees microdoses of wellness ideas each and every week.

Below, we dig into what it is, why it’s beneficial for the workplace, and even a few ideas to get you kickstarted.

Want to make a healthier and positive work environment?

Research shows when leadership puts effort into creating a positive work environment, it benefits both the workers and the company. A third of most people’s lives are spent working, leaving no doubt that the working environment plays a huge role in health and well-being.

Good health = good business. Happy employees also = good business.

It’s a two-way street that leaders play a huge role in. If your company is ready to revamp its health offerings or simply spend more time focusing on employee well-being, that’s a perfect first step.

Here are nine more steps to consider as you reevaluate what a positive work environment looks like for your company.

March is National Nutrition Month and an excellent time to talk about healthy eating.

Not only that, it’s a great way to spread awareness about a healthy lifestyle and smart dieting in the workplace.

Given that 42 percent of Americans are considered obese, it’s essential to tackle this topic in workplace health programs. Obesity leads to serious, chronic health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

For workplaces, this can lead to issues with employee absences, increased healthcare costs, and lowered productivity.

Below, explore 21 unique and fun ways to talk about nutrition this month!

Employee Appreciation Day is an event, observed on the first Friday in March.

If you know your staff is tuckered out and overwhelmed, it’s wise to show up big for Employee Appreciation Day and beyond.

A recent ResumeBuilder.com report indicated that a quarter of Americans plan on exiting the workforce in 2022. While reasons someone leaves a job are personal, it’s all the more important for employers to ensure they are regularly offering gratitude to workers — not just on appreciation days.

If you’re looking for fun, healthy ways to show employees they are valued and appreciated, this blog is for you!

Read on for unique options that show your team you’re thankful for their work.

It’s the height of the cold and flu season. If you’re good at listening to your body, though, you can learn how to prevent the common cold when you feel it coming. Or, at the very least, do your best to lessen the symptoms.

Colds are sneaky: you’re fine one day, and then you’re feeling terrible the next. But sometimes, you can feel the tell-tale signs over a period of a few days: a stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, watery eyes, and fatigue seemingly come out of nowhere.

If you haven’t gotten a cold this season, don’t think you’re off the hook just yet. Most adults average two to three colds annually and February is the peak time to catch one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

To help you escape cold-free this season, here’s how to prevent a cold when you feel it coming.

In case you missed it, February is American Heart Month!

Throughout the month, look at all the ways your company can encourage employees to work on their cardiovascular health. Sadly, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.

If your company wants to drive the point home, consider the heart-healthy policies, changes, and encouragement that can be offered to employees. Chances are, your wellness committee has missed opportunities for promoting heart health. Your company may even be making some critical mistakes when it comes to healthier employee hearts.

Want to know how to create a more heart-healthy atmosphere?

Here’s a look at how to honor American Heart Month in your workplace and tips for making valuable changes that can change lives, too.

Now that it’s a new year, it’s time to consider the ways you can help your employees stay healthy all year long.

A biometric screening in the workplace is one way to do that. These screenings are one of the simplest ways employers can encourage workers to get a quick health check-up. While it can’t replace a doctor’s visit, it can provide useful insight your doc can analyze at your next visit.

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a biometric screening covers, this post is for you.

Below, you’ll learn just what is included in a biometric screening and we’ll share data from real employees we screened last year.