This question of how to improve employee engagement at work has been the top issue facing business leaders in the past few years because employee engagement is dropping rapidly. According to Gallup’s 2021 State of the Workplace report, only 15 percent of employees are actually engaged in their workplace. What does this mean? It means 85 percent of employees are at risk of increased absenteeism,…
As the year 2021 came to a close, it’s good to take time to reflect. Thinking back on the progress you made (and the mistakes you learned from) is good fuel to burn on your journey into the new year. It’s also a good time to look ahead. Pondering what’s to come can help you prepare and help guide your motivation toward tangible goals. We’re…
According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy as much as $1 trillion in lost productivity. And that’s just an estimate; it’s difficult to calculate the exact devastation poor workplace health can have. But the corporate world is taking notice and, as a result, employee wellness programs are on the rise. Stress management seems to be the current “trendy” wellness…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with the dawning Great Resignation, where employees are walking away from thankless jobs en masse, have left employers scratching their heads finding new ways to entice—and retain—good workers. One thing companies are zeroing in on is the importance of mental health, particularly that of their employees. Mentally well workers are more productive and more likely to stick…
Today is World Gratitude Day! This week’s blog post will be all about gratitude, but first: Thank you so much for being part of our Fabulous family. We really appreciate you. Let’s dive right into how to improve workplace culture by practicing gratitude. A daily gratitude practice is a fabulous way to inject a little positivity into your life. Not only does counting your blessings…
You’ve been told again and again that your company needs an employee wellness program. You want to provide services that will actually be useful to employees but aren’t sure where to start. What would best meet your employees’ needs? And how do you know if the program is working? Measuring the success of your employee wellness program is a vital element of making sure you’re…
When you’re trying to grow your business, your first instinct might be to focus on your employees’ output. It’s not unreasonable to think that more productivity equals more profits. But how do you increase your employees’ productivity? We’ll give you a hint: it actually involves working smarter, not harder. Nicole Carter, a Workforce Health Specialist at Kaiser Permanente, knew exactly this when she started implementing…
Right now, we’re all thinking about what we can do to keep our health and well-being in peak condition. The wellness of your employees may not have always been at the forefront of your mind—it’s okay! We’re not judging—but you may find yourself wondering now what you can do to keep your company’s most valuable assets healthy and safe. Up to this point, your…
Sick leave is getting a lot of attention in the media right now. It’s a vital workplace service that keeps businesses running smoothly and safely, especially during times like these. Gone are the tropes of lazy employees calling in sick to work for a few extra hours of shuteye; now, sick days are serious business. They’re also expensive. According to the American Institute of…
Just like an indulgent daily latte or those impulse purchases at the check-out line of the grocery store, hidden expenses have a way of stealing your money from right under your nose and can leave us scratching your heads when it’s time to balance your company’s budget each month. Even when it seems like you’re doing everything right, the numbers just aren’t adding up. What’s…
