This month at Fabulous, we’ll be talking a lot about burnout, specifically in the workplace. Employee burnout is on the rise—something that’s been exacerbated by the pandemic. The sudden shift to remote work has been a difficult transition for many. In fact, over two-thirds of workers surveyed by Gallup confirmed that they experience burnout at least some of the time. But how to prevent employee…
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…
Inclusion as a habit There are a lot of things you can do to boost the productivity of your employees. Creating time blocks for deep work, offering healthy meals and snacks in the office, or hosting virtual non-working events that allow remote workers to socialize are just a few examples you’ve probably heard before. But one area of workplace wellness often gets overlooked: Diversity and…
We’re hosting a webinar and a live 30-day challenge to help you build a morning routine! You’ve probably noticed that workplaces have been talking a lot about employee wellness, particularly mental wellness. All that talk is for a good reason: Happy, healthy employees bring their best selves to work and perform at the top of their game. Burnt-out employees, on the other hand, can struggle…
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…
We keep hearing that phrase: corporate culture. Corporate culture. You keep hearing that a corporate culture that puts employee well-being first and that emphasizes communication, collaboration and cooperation are all ideal. And maybe you’ve noticed your own company doesn’t quite match those ideals. In other words, to have this dream culture, you’ll have to invest time, energy and money into making changes. But… why?…
If I asked you to describe your company’s culture, what words would spring to mind? Would you say your corporate culture is positive? Energizing? Collaborative? Or maybe stale? Awkward? Isolating? It’s okay if the culture of your company isn’t where you want it to be right now. Being honest now will help you set realistic expectations later. Whether you know it or not, a…
Sometimes, work is just stressful. Deadlines have to be met, projects have to be completed, and things can go wrong. Stress is a natural part of life; conquering it can even make us stronger. But just because workplace stress is unavoidable doesn’t mean it can’t be reduced or managed. In fact, when you manage workplace stress effectively, you start to see the myriad benefits…
Pop quiz! What do you think the average employee turnover rate is in the United States right now? Turnover is the highest it’s ever been right now at 30 percent, and it’s expected to keep rising. Workers were once cherished and treated as vital members of a company. Now, however, they’re seen as expendable and only as valuable as their ability to generate revenue. This…
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…
