Corporate flu shots are one of the best ways to protect your office from a flu epidemic. Even though we are still a ways out from flu season, it’s important to start thinking about your corporate flu shots early. The vaccine market is shifting, so planning early helps you be sure you’ll get the exact number and type of flu shots you want.

As you start to dive in to planning your flu clinic, keep these common questions in mind.

June 2015 is the seventh annual Employee Wellbeing Month. As you can probably guess, we’re pumped! TotalWellness is a proud supporter of the month.

Unfortunately, not everyone is bought into the importance of focusing on wellness at work. Employee Wellbeing Month is designed to help educate, spread awareness and gain support for employee wellness. This year, you can follow along with the awesome Employee Wellbeing Month supporters by checking out #EWM15 on social media. Feel free to join the conversation with your own thoughts!

Millennials are slowly but surely infiltrating your workforce with degrees and experience under their belts. Boomers might also be a bit slow to retire, so they’re still doing great work for you too. If the two end caps are now working for your company that means Generation X from the middle ground is probably prominent as well.

It might seem like something weird to have to consider. But, depending on your company, you might be working with one, two or all of these generations. Different generations are motivated by different things. When it comes to designing and promoting your wellness program, this can definitely be a bit of a challenge.

If you’re looking for an innovative way to increase engagement with your corporate wellness program, we’ve got news for you!

Editor's Note: This article was updated in August 2026.

TL;DR: Workplace stress can affect employee health, focus, productivity and engagement. Employers can help by addressing workplace stressors, training managers and providing accessible well-being resources.

Workplace stress can affect more than an employee’s mood. Prolonged or poorly managed stress may influence sleep, concentration, physical well-being and the ability to perform work safely and effectively.

It can also affect the organization through reduced engagement, lower productivity, absenteeism and turnover. A wellness program can provide valuable support, but lasting improvement also requires employers to examine workload, communication, flexibility, management practices and other sources of workplace stress.

The infographic below illustrates how stress can affect the body. Afterward, we’ll explore common workplace stressors and practical steps employers can take.

We recently hosted a webinar about the corporate flu shot landscape, and how it will be changing in coming years. If you weren’t able to make it to the webinar, that’s okay! All you need to do is:

• Check out this blog recap
• Watch the webinar recording
• Let us know if you have any questions
• And, keep your eye on our content for future webinar opportunities

With all the miracle diets in the world, it’s important to consider some of the simple benefits of getting back to the basics. Opting for a plant-based diet is one way to do just that.

Alright, alright…this isn’t something you can really mandate in your corporate wellness program. But, it is something that’s important to consider and share with your employees. The more knowledge your workforce has, the more healthy decisions they’ll be able to make. So, let’s get started.

Getting feedback about your wellness program is important in all stages of implementation. It’s helpful to ask your employees about the program before it starts, while it’s going, and after new initiatives. This will help you be sure you’re giving your employees things they truly want and need.

So, easier said than done, right? Here are some TotalWellness tips for getting employee feedback about your program.

Workplace morale is a huge factor in employee health. It’s also a great predictor of company productivity. While there are a number of long-term company changes you can make to develop a positive company culture, we know those are easier said than done.

Here are a few quick and easy ideas to improve employee morale and create a happy office environment right now.

Editor's Note: This article was updated in August 2026. 

TL;DR: Fingerstick testing offers quick appointments and immediate results, while venipuncture supports broader laboratory testing. The best choice depends on your testing needs, timeline and event logistics.

Biometric screenings can help employees understand health measurements such as cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides. For employers planning an on-site screening, one important decision is how the blood sample will be collected: through a fingerstick or a venipuncture blood draw.

Fingerstick testing is often a good fit when convenience, efficient appointments and immediate on-site results are priorities. Venipuncture may be preferable when the screening requires a broader laboratory panel or laboratory-processed results. The best option depends on the tests being offered, desired turnaround time, employee preferences, event logistics and budget.

Here’s how fingerstick and venipuncture screenings compare — and what employers should consider before choosing between them.