During the industrial revolution of the 1980’s the time we used to spend at work increased and our lifestyles were changed forever. A rapid decrease of leisure time was clear and organisations began to outsource services to maintain the health of their employees. Thus, Corporate Health was born. However, workplace health in the 20th century [...]
Last week we discussed the benefits of incorporating holistic therapies into corporate health programs using iridology consultations as an example. Today I’d like to talk some more about the use of alternative therapies to improve employee wellness and productivity, and specifically discuss the role of reflexology consultations in the workplace. What is Reflexology? Reflexology is [...]
As holistic therapies rise in popularity, these alternative wellness treatments such as naturopathic medicine, reflexology and yoga can be an organisation’s secret weapon, helping to achieve better focus, energy and productivity and effectively combating stress. One of the reasons holistic therapies are so suitable for corporate health programs is that they are almost always preventative [...]
Any new initiative, whether it is a government policy or an internal organisation process, relies to a certain extend on rules and regulations. Moreover, health promotion officers and wellness anagers need to be able to define health promotion, and justify that the benefits of wellness initiatives are worth the costs and risks. Lying within every [...]
Last week we talked about establishing a wellness committee to ensure a successful and efficient workplace health program. As promised, today we’ll be following up with some of the key responsibilities that should be delegated amongst members of the wellness team to make sure all aspects of the health program are smoothly executed. I mentioned [...]