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:

Fall is here.

With the changing of seasons comes the need to make lifestyle changes, too. It’s a great time to reset your health routines and continue healthy habits. A cornerstone of healthy fall habits will keep your immunity strong and your mind clear as you wrap up another busy year. Staying active, taking essential vitamins, and prioritizing self-care are just a few of the ways to do it.

This list will cover fall-specific health tips like:

• Staying mindful of eating healthy foods (not just comfort foods)
• Keeping skin moisturized to prevent chapping and bleeding
• Getting an annual flu shot before the end of October
• Focusing on financial wellness before the holidays

Read on for the full list of smart healthy fall tips!

Ever wonder about the social media effects on mental health?

Given that many working professionals have at least one social media account, it’s a topic employers should explore when it comes to employee mental health. While social media platforms are great for keeping in touch, there’s also a trade-off of decreased mental health for many.

On average, people spend almost two and a half hours on social media sites daily. Mindless scrolling doesn’t come without a price: Researchers are finding too much social media has a negative impact on mental health.

This post will share insights into how social media impacts the mental health of employees and alternative healthy ways to spend time instead.

Here’s a closer look at the social media effect on mental health:

Looking for free health and wellness classes?

Whether you want to share them with your team or wellness committee (AKA your workplace wellness champions), providing resources puts valuable wellness information in front of the people who need it most.

Best of all, if it’s engaging and useful, employees are more likely to be on board with “taking” a class.

In a time when many companies are cutting back on budgets, watching funding is essential. But it’s important to take into consideration the impact it may have on wellness committees and members' abilities to launch new wellness campaigns, attend wellness events, and bring fresh ideas to the table.

This post shares five valuable courses that are worth going through — and all for free!

How good are you at knowing how to handle stressful situations at work?

Learning how to appropriately manage your workplace stress can make all the difference when it comes to your health, mental state, and productivity. No matter how much you love your job or what you do, there is always going to be a certain amount of stress that comes with it.

In the workplace, stress can come at you from all angles. Whether it’s an angry client, an awkward colleague conversation, or making a mistake on a big project, mounting stress that’s not taken care of can lead to physical and mental health concerns.

If you’re looking for some better ways to handle stress, we’ve got your back.

Check out these tips below for tackling stressful situations at work.

Employee wellbeing — how is it faring in most companies these days?

This won’t be a shocker for most: Employees are unhappy. As a result, their wellbeing is suffering, too. Overall, globally, unhappiness has been on the rise for the last decade.

Recent Gallup research found that emotionally, the second year of the pandemic was more draining than the first one. Stress, worry, and sadness plagued more people and set new records in 2021 for Gallup’s Negative Experience Index survey. Unfortunately, those negative feelings leak over into the work experience, too.

So what can you do to help improve employee wellbeing? Here’s a look at some simple ways to take charge of creating a healthier and happier workspace for your team: