Blogs / 2013 / April

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	Onboarding Best Practices

	Good Guy = Bad Manager :: Bad Guy = Good Manager. Is it a Myth?

	Five Interview Tips for Winning Your First $100K+ Job

	Base Pay Increases Remain Steady in 2007, Mercer Survey Finds

	Online Overload: The Perfect Candidates Are Out There - If You Can Find Them

	Cartus Global Survey Shows Trend to Shorter-Term International Relocation Assignments

	New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone Retirement

	What do You Mean My Company’s A Stepping Stone?

	Rewards, Vacation and Perks Are Passé; Canadians Care Most About Cash

	Do’s and Don’ts of Offshoring

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Blogs / 2013 / April

High blood pressure is public enemy number 2 these days, according to a report released on September 4th using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. A staggering 67 million Americans suffer from hypertension and yet, despi... More...

A wonderful discussion hosted by co_health earlier this week brought up some interesting points related to outcomes-based incentive programs. Though many companies hoping to see a reduction in claims are moving in that direction, there are specific... More...

How does the culture of your office make (or break!) your healthy habits? Join the Wellness Corporate Solutions coaching team (@corpwellness and @WCSCoaches) for a 1 hour #fitatwork tweet chat this Wednesday, September 12th at 1 pm EST to discuss ... More...

Lower healthcare costs. Studies show that organizations that invest in employee wellness see returns of $3-$6 for every dollar spent. At WCS, we’ve seen companies report an ROI of $52 per employee. And this is success on a small scale. “Healthy e... More...

As one of the nation’s largest retailers, Walmart truly has the power to nudge the American public in the right direction when it comes to healthy behavior. In an attempt to prevent disease and promote well-being, Walmart and insurance company, Hum... More...

A recent survey by CareerBuilder Inc. showed a growing number of employees spending time at work looking for jobs elsewhere. The uptick of online job postings and the ease of digital resume submission have blurred the line between active and passiv... More...

Whenever I hear the words "corporate wellness" in the news -- which is often, nowadays -- "ROI" is usually soon to follow. Benefits brokers and HR professionals often ask us, "What is the return-on-investment of wellness programs?" What they r... More...

Google Envy /goo'gl 'envee/ (noun): A feeling of discontented or resentful longing to work at Google, usually brought on by talking to Google employees about their fantastic employee benefits. Admit it: You've felt Google Envy. You've daydreamed a... More...

One of our own made it big on Channel One News today! Channel One reaches schools all across the country, which is why we're so excited. A message of wellness is exactly what our young people need to hear right now. Now, about our star: Aside fr... More...

Melissa Mayer, the CEO of Yahoo!, has had a rough week. After her head of HR notified employees that telecommuting would no longer be permitted, Mayer has faced anger from all sides. Maureen Dowd of the New York Times is the latest to weigh in, acc... More...

Oh, Congress... If you're not failing to agree on a budget or inflicting automatic spending cuts, you're scrambling to avoid a full-scale government shutdown. It's no wonder your approval rating is an abysmal 13%. While Congress figures out how (o... More...

At Wellness Corporate Solutions, we like to say that we practice what we preach to our clients. After all, how can we motivate others to adopt wellness programs if we're not trying to be the healthiest workplace out there? Our company just complet... More...

For those of us in the corporate wellness world, it goes without saying that wellness only works if people participate. But believe it or not, the idea of incentivizing wellness programs was relatively new just a few years ago. Companies might offer ... More...

Last week, I wrote about the public relations nightmare CVS found itself in when details of its corporate wellness program went public. This week, another PR debacle: everyone is talking about Samoa Air's decision to base ticket prices on weight --... More...

Wellness program incentives are still making news this week, most recently in the Wall Street Journal. If you haven't seen Aon Hewitt's health care survey (mentioned in the Journal article) you can download a PDF version here. One key finding is that... More...

Yesterday, we discussed wellness program incentives and the kinds of penalties allowed under HIPAA. Of course, just because something is legal doesn't make it a good idea. The Wall Street Journal article I referenced in yesterday's blog raises a numb... More...

When we conduct a large health screening, it's not uncommon for several participants to discover that they have a chronic health condition -- high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or abnormal glucose levels. It's why onsite screenings are so importa... More...

Survey results will provide valuable insights into administration of leave of absence as an ADA accommodation DENVER — Reed Group recently announced the release of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Practices Survey in par... More...

Choosing your company’s Employee Performance Management software can seem like a hefty task. After all, there are many process and business requirements to map out and details to consider before choosing the right vendor and platform that is just rig... More...

by Skilven Publications About The Author Skilven Publications is a publisher of resources for workplace wellness, health and safety, with a range of newsletters, posters, safety tips, training manuals and safety talks delivered straight to your... More...

by Lisa Rousseau About The Author Lisa Rousseau is co-founder and VP at Walkingspree, a specialized wellness provider delivering physical activity programs based on computer connected pedometers that track validated steps, as well as acti... More...

by Cynthia Hastings-James, Co-founder, BestLifeRewarded wellness incentive program About The Author Cynthia Hastings-James co-founded Cookson James Loyalty Inc. and the launched the BestLifeRewarded wellness incentive platform in 2010. Sh... More...

by Works of Wellness About The Author Works of Wellness is Canada's workplace wellness business directory and collaborative information portal. We showcase workplace wellness providers across Canada and share the latest in programming infor... More...

by Ottawa Wellness Doctors About The Author The Ottawa Wellness Doctors consist of four private practicing doctors of chiropractic whose sole mission is to make Ottawa the healthiest community in Canada. These four doctors are leaders in th... More...

Employee and family assistance programs can improve mental health in the workplace and help lower costs on group benefits. http://worksofwellness.com/article/family-assistance-programs-lower-costs-on-benefits.html More...

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Hypertension: The Silent Killer

Results-Based Incentive Program Overview

Wellness Corporate Solutions Hosts Healthy Habits Tweet Chat Series #fitatwork

5 Reasons Companies Should Offer Onsite Employee Wellness Programs

Walmart Partners with Humana on Healthy Food Initiative

Wellness Programs and Employee Job Satisfaction

Why Wellness Programs Work... If Done Right

HR Confidential: The Secret to Google's Happy Employees

U.S. Army "Dream Strong": WCS on Channel One News!

Does Working from Home Make You a Yahoo?

Ask Your Representatives to Support PEP Grants and the PHIT Act

WCS Completes Six-Week Movement Challenge

Punitive Wellness Incentives and a Tough Lesson for CVS

Department of Silly: Samoa Air Charges Passengers by Weight

Wellness Program Incentives: Your Obligations under HIPAA

Wellness Program Incentive Best Practices: Protect Employee Morale

Health Coaching: 3 Reasons Registered Dietitians are Perfect for the Job

Reed Group Invites Business Executives to Take ADA Accommodation Practices Survey

3 Questions to Ask I.T. Before Selecting Your Performance Management Software

Motivating Workplace Safety

Avoid Start-Stop Wellness

Exploring Opportunities to Leverage our Obsession with Reward Points to Drive Wellness in Canada

Leap Day... an extra 24 hours to promote health and wellness in the workplace!

Chiropractic Care for the Workplace

How Employee and Family Assistance Programs Lower Costs on Benefits