27 October 2011 It’s an unwritten rule. If you’ve got a problem and you’re a man, don’t ask for help, just suck it up. Men are more likely to put off getting help for health issues, as many think they are supposed to be tough, self-reliant, and manage pain. Compared to women, they are also [...]
12 August 2011 Thousands of people in the Australian work force have either been, or are currently affected by cancer. It is now very common for employers to have staff members who have cancer, or are caring for a loved one with cancer. More than half a million people (2.4% of the Australian population) have [...]
16 June 2011 There are many strategies that have been proven to increase employee participation in workplace wellness programs. However, the use of incentives has gained significant traction in recent years because it has demonstrated the potential to be more effective than other methods. Current studies indicate that 17% of American companies with 500 or [...]
27th April 2011 The health and wellbeing of the Australian workforce significantly varies depending on the sector, geographical location, and size of organisations. Hence budgeting for your workplace wellness program can become challenging at times. However, there are a few factors to consider before focusing on your budget. The first one is whether you want [...]
1st April 2011 As we say goodbye to the warmer months it’s time to start thinking about staying well over winter and what we can do now to prevent cold and flu season from affecting ourselves and our workplace. Something that has been of growing concern over the past few years has been a decline [...]
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