Why empathy-driven policies and perks are a must for your workforce
Companies across the United States who are hiring for open roles often have multiple perks to offer potential candidates – 401(k)s, competitive salaries, and unlimited paid time off, to name a few. But with the number of open jobs holding steady at 10.9 million since last December, job-seekers are holding out for a more coveted type […]
Fast track your fall
Why can it sometimes feel challenging to stay on track with our healthy routines? Simple: life. Life itself can interfere with our healthy routines. Sometimes it’s a season of the year or eating foods we don’t typically get to enjoy. And sometimes it’s significant events, like starting a new job or welcoming a new grandbaby […]
Caring for our mental health in a crisis
Another news alert. Another headline. Another tweet. Every day we’re bombarded with more bad news—crisis level bad news. And it’s taking a toll. In a recent article, The Washington Post explored the toll that mass violence is taking on Americans’ psyches and the collective trauma. The statistics are frightening and the long-term effects are chilling. In times of crisis, employees […]
Your workforce isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your benefits shouldn’t be either.
Initiatives are great but unless the heart is walking in step with the hands, are we just checking a box? DEI headlines have risen to the top of our inboxes for three years running. The lack of true diversity, equity, and inclusion was an ongoing social problem long before the pandemic. But the events of […]
Creating belonging by being yourself
While out to dinner with friends the other night, I encountered a decidedly befuddled waiter. He fumbled through the wine list. He wasn’t sure how the chef prepared a dish and rushed back to the kitchen to ask. When he finally returned, he confessed: “I’m super anxious. I’ve never waited tables before.” My friends and […]
Wondr quick tips: The gift of health
Wondr instructor Meridan dives into how giving the gift of health to yourself can better your energy, mood, and more—while helping you make a better connection to others.
This bank CHRO is pioneering a ‘people-first culture’
Why and How HR Departments Need to Reevaluate Their Health Benefits Stack for 2022 By Emily Taylor, Chief Human Resource Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Wondr Health (847/800-1,200 words) With the Great Resignation in full swing, a record number of people are leaving their jobs, and the last 18 months drastically and negatively impacting people’s […]
Wondr quick tips: Gift ideas
Doing last minute shopping and looking for gifts that are useful, healthy, and fun? Check out these gift ideas for everyone on your list from Wondr instructor Meridan.
Wondr quick tips: Holiday preparation
The holidays are coming up, bringing excitement, yet also added stress. Here are a few tips from Wondr instructor & Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Gilliland, that can help you prepare for any potential hurdles and enjoy the season.
The Science of Flavor: Your Secret Weapon for Weight Loss
Flavor…you know it when you taste it in a spicy chicken fajita, a fragrant curry rice bowl, a fresh strawberry or vine-ripened tomato. One word…delicious! But how we experience flavor is actually a mind-body, dynamic mix of sensory experience. In addition, flavoris a key factor in successful weight loss. The science shows that flavor satisfaction […]