Addressing policy change to help employee well-being
Addressing policy change to help employee well-being

Every organization can benefit from healthy, happy and productive employees. But are wellness programs alone enough to achieve the end result? At Alyfe, we believe that organizational policies should be a key part of the change. Without the right supporting policies, wellness programs can simply add to the costs without delivering any ROI or ROV.

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When inadequate sleep affects workplace productivity
When inadequate sleep affects workplace productivity

Along with reduced quality of life, inadequate sleep has been associated with higher risk for anxiety, depression, obesity, poor eating habits, job impairment, absenteeism, and increased utilization of healthcare, increased health care costs and disability. In the occupational setting, chronic sleep deficits can cost as much as $3,156 per employee per year.

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Addressing privacy concerns when implementing employee well-being programs
Addressing privacy concerns when implementing employee well-being programs

Privacy is one of the biggest concerns employees have before they start participating in a well-being program, and many questions about well-being programs revolve around privacy. A 2015 study by Tower Watson found that nearly one half (46%) of employees do not want their employer to have access to their personal health information, in part due to privacy concerns.

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3 easy ideas for workplace well-being
3 easy ideas for workplace well-being

All organizations, regardless of size, rely on their employees for ensuring that their ongoing operations are smooth and effective.  That being said, organizations should also invest in those same employees by keeping them happy, motivated and healthy.  This investment in your employees will not only benefit your employees, but also the organization as a whole.

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Proactive disease prevention: Plan early for the flu season
Proactive disease prevention: Plan early for the flu season

It is never too early to be proactive in preventing an influenza outbreak in your work place! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shipments for the seasonal flu vaccine began in mid-summer and will continue throughout September and October. The Flu season typically runs October – May. Schedule a flu clinic with Alyfe before March 31, 2016 and get a FREE Lunch ‘N Learn session!

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Benefits of hosting regular health fairs at work
Benefits of hosting regular health fairs at work

While many companies have experience with hosting health fairs, they are often one-off events that have little long-term impact. In order to benefit fully from health fairs, it is very important for companies to host them regularly and also follow-up on the health fairs for maximum and sustained impact. Here are three reasons why health fairs should become a regular company event.

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Advantages of an integrated approach to well-being
Advantages of an integrated approach to well-being

An integrated approach to well-being takes into account multiple areas of employees’ lives including their physical health, family well-being, community attachments, career aspirations, and sense of purpose. An integrated whole-person approach has many advantages both to employees and employers. It can elevate a regular well-being program to the next level and have a powerful impact on employees, organizations and communities.

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Congratulations to our clients!
Congratulations to our clients!

Alyfe Wellbeing Strategies is very pleased to congratulate our clients who have been selected as ‘Healthiest Employers of Central Ohio, 2016’ by Columbus Business First. The award is a worthy recognition of all the hard work and dedication by each of their teams in order to ensure the well-being of their employees. We are happy for them and wish them continued success in caring for the good health of their employees.

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Attracting and retaining the best minds through well-being programs
Attracting and retaining the best minds through well-being programs

Wellbeing programs, especially creative, non-traditional ones have become a strong platform for attracting the best talents in the industry. While salary remains significantly important, it is no longer the only factor. For many employees, lifestyle benefits have also become an important factor in evaluating the attractiveness of a job offer. This is especially important for the younger generation of workers who prefer a more integrated approach to work and life.

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Is your well-being program due for an overhaul?
Is your well-being program due for an overhaul?

Your organization has a wellness program and most likely includes all of the offerings that come along with a wellness program: onsite health screenings, flu clinics, corporate challenges, and fitness discounts. Yet, it seems like something is still missing…..ENGAGEMENT! So, is your wellness program due for an overhaul? Offering the traditional physical activity and nutrition program may not be what your employees are looking for.

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4 ways to foster a harmonious company culture
4 ways to foster a harmonious company culture

A strong and harmonious company culture is as valuable and important as your company’s bottom line.  It is said that a company culture that is lacking in harmony may not reach some of the important benchmarks it has set out to do that year.  Understanding generational differences among your employees is the key to building a harmonious culture in your company.

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Beyond the numbers - When does a well-being program make sense?
Beyond the numbers - When does a well-being program make sense?

Well-being programs are here to stay. Whether it is annual flu shots or more complex programs that integrate a variety of services, well-being programs are continuing to increase in popularity. The purpose of implementing corporate well-being programs is however continually evolving. More and more companies are beginning to look beyond the tangible cost numbers and taking a whole-person approach to their programs.

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Wellness ideas that create health, happiness and loyalty
Wellness ideas that create health, happiness and loyalty

In a technology driven world where we are trained to look for the next best thing and stay on the cutting edge, it’s important to create a company culture that drives loyalty.  A culture of wellbeing produces healthy, loyal, happy, and productive associates.

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5 ways to help employees cope with stress at work
5 ways to help employees cope with stress at work

A healthier, happier workforce means a lot not only for the employees, but also the company.  There are ways in which organizations can help their employees cope and manage some of these workplace stressors more effectively. We would like to share a few with you.

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8 Wellness initiatives for small businesses
8 Wellness initiatives for small businesses

Wellness programs are a growing trend across all business sectors, including small businesses. Small companies, just like large companies, want to find ways to increase employee morale and productivity while decreasing their health care cost all while having an edge in recruiting against other organizations. 

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4 ways to encourage healthier food choices at work
4 ways to encourage healthier food choices at work

Work is where many people spend most of their time; therefore, food available at a person’s workplace often determines what they eat throughout the day. Encouraging healthy food choices will make employees feel supported in their efforts to lead healthier lives and make healthy choices convenient.

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Choosing the right well-being company
Choosing the right well-being company

Implementing an effective and engaging wellbeing and health promotion program is no easy task.  It takes a lot of time and effort on the part of your organization, unless you have the right partner. Providing a wellbeing program for your employees is an investment and careful consideration should be given when choosing the right wellbeing company.

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Total well-being - The future of wellness
Total well-being - The future of wellness

The new dietary guidelines,  2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, was released yesterday by the U. S. Department of Health.  In the guidelines, a number of recommendations are made  about what you should and should not eat, but one thing stood out as quite startling. “In 2012, the total estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes was $245 billion, including $176 billion in direct medical costs and $69 billion in decreased productivity.

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4 benefits of onsite fitness programs
4 benefits of onsite fitness programs

As well-being programs become increasingly popular, it is important to remember the benefits that these programs bring to the table.  With fitness wearables and apps becoming more front and center for the everyday consumer, users want to know how they can utilize their workplace well-being programs to help achieve their goals.

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3 ways to increase awareness of wellness programs within your organization
3 ways to increase awareness of wellness programs within your organization

A recent Gallup poll shows that over 85% of large employers in the US offer some sort of wellness program. Yet, only 60% of workers are even aware of the existence of such programs within the organization and in the 60% that are aware, only 40% actually make use of their wellness benefits. Here’s where the critical role of marketing and communication in raising awareness cannot be overstated. Remember – out of sight, out of mind!

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