Taking frequent five-minute walking breaks during work hours can help combat health risks associated with sitting for long periods, a study has found. Researchers say such breaks were more effective than taking one longer walk, and resulted in fewer food cravings, more energy and better mood. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (12/28)
The Impact of Employee Wellbeing Traditionally, wellness programs focus on physical attributes and provide employees with gym memberships, meal plans, and healthy snacks. However, wellbeing is much more than a measure of physical wellness. Don’t miss out on how to optimize and engage a healthy and productive workforce.
Veterans in Florida are getting free assistance finding long-term employment, thanks to a nonprofit dubbed Battlefield to Boardroom. The organization, designed to help veterans translate their military experience into business skills, helps individuals develop their resumes, prepare for interviews and connect with mentors, among other services. Stars and Stripes (tiered subscription model) (12/29)
How Employee Health Benefits Impact A Bottom Line Healthcare reform and rising costs have many small businesses wondering, "Should I offer employee healthcare benefits?" "Can I afford it?" and "How do I choose the right plan?" Understanding how offering employee health insurance can impact your business' bottom line can provide some relief. Read more.
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Leadership & Development
Being a workplace martyr doesn't pay off It's important to be dedicated to your career, but not at the expense of increased stress and pressure that can threaten your health and productivity. Becoming a workplace martyr who consistently makes sacrifices for the company can actually lead to lower earnings as well as less time off, writes Jennifer Post. Business News Daily (12/27)
Get with the flow. How payment processing affects cash flow. Cash flow is the lubricant of business. Without a healthy cash flow, business dries up. It stops. It can't function. Which is why it is vital to keep the revenues coming in as the expenses go out. But there's one aspect of cash flow that many of us are not aware of. It is how managing credit cards and other such non-cash payments affect cash flow. Turns out it has a huge affect. Download the free guide today.
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Benefits & Compensation
Benefits trends to include wellness, but with fewer incentives Benefits experts said trends for 2017 include a continued emphasis on physical and mental health and financial wellness programs, giving employees more help navigating the health care system, and a focus on ancillary coverage, such as accident or dental insurance. Jim Winkler at Aon Hewitt said one change is that employers are offering fewer financial incentives in wellness programs, often because they found they were not effective. U.S. News & World Report (12/29)
The HR Leader
You don't need a title to "own" your company Leaders can help employees feel responsible for owning what they do, even if they aren't actually shareholders, writes Susan Fowler. "An ownership mindset can become a means for experiencing your psychological need for competence and growth," she writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (12/28)
Workplace Chatter
Why your brain struggles with New Year's resolutions New Year's resolutions are known for not being fulfilled, and researchers think they know why. Thinking about the future tends to cause our brains to minimize the obstacles we'll face and focus instead on desired outcomes, with more research needed on how to best overcome this problem. ScientificAmerican.com (12/29)
Editor's Note
SmartBrief will not publish Monday In observance of the New Year's holiday, SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday.
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