Health Data: Don't forget the human elements of wellness
People aren't robots. Data is only useful with context. Learn to use health data to promote healthy habits rather than demoralizing people.
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Think Well
Thoughts, stories, and helpful tidbits from our experienced team of workplace health, wellness, safety, and resilience professionals.
Karla Fruichantie
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Tech or Touch: If it's ineffective, is the perceived efficiency of health tech actually efficient?
Are telephonic or tech solutions for benefits communication and health education more effective than in-person?
Andrew Stephenson
- May 23
- 4 min
Modernizing Mindfulness
Traditional mindfulness is about listening internally without judgment. For performance, we often need to actively shift, not just observe.
Andrew Stephenson
- Apr 4
- 6 min
Wellness "Point Solutions" Aren't the Answer
Description of common workplace wellness models and why they fail to get the best results compared to smarter more comprehensive models.
Karla Fruichantie
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Approaching Health Improvement with Realistic Optimism
We all know that having a positive outlook is important for achieving success and happiness. However, blind optimism can sometimes do...
Andrew Stephenson
- Jan 21
- 5 min
Your Brain on Goal Setting
Now that we’re about a week past what many behavioral scientists have dubbed “quitting day” (that is, about 2 weeks into the new year, by...
Andrew Stephenson
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
HBD International Client, DENSO, Wins C. Everett Koop National Health Award 2022
HBD International is proud to announce that DENSO – a HBD client of over five years – has been announced as the winner of the 2022 C....
Andrew Stephenson
- Jul 6, 2022
- 3 min
Why you might consider a “Dry July”
Quick facts about what alcohol does to your health and wellness and why you might consider a "Dry July".
Amy Copley
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
Strategies To Manage These 4 Mental Health Risks in The Workplace
Four key mental health issues present unique risks for organizations. Learn about them here along with tips to help manage or prevent them.
Kirsty Rowlinson
- Mar 31, 2022
- 5 min
Science-backed ways to help break the stress cycle
Stressed? You're not alone. The 2021 APA Work and Well-being Survey of adult U.S. workers found 79% experiencing workplace stress, and...
Kirsty Rowlinson
- Mar 1, 2022
- 4 min
Fulfilment from work in the age of Pandemic Burnout
Evidence suggests we don’t work only for the money. Billionaire moguls boast intense work hours, individuals with high earning potential...
Kirsty Rowlinson
- Feb 17, 2022
- 4 min
Re-imagining Work to Dodge the Great Resignation
Re-imagining the work environment to dodge The Great Resignation You’re probably already sick of the term “The Great Resignation”, but...
Andrew Stephenson
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
From Languishing to Thriving: Do you need a Mental Health RTW strategy?
Most employers recognize the massive impact of poor mental health on costs and performance but it’s a challenge to feel equipped to...
Andrew Stephenson
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Flipping the Focus Towards Prevention in Corporate Wellness
For decades, the promise of corporate wellness programs has been to promote positive health and control health and associated corporate...
Kathleen Casey
- Feb 16, 2021
- 6 min
Heart Month: Focus on Blood Pressure
In honor of American Heart Month, we wanted to explore blood pressure - what is it, and how can you manage it? What is blood pressure?...
Andrew Stephenson
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
Resilience: Short-Term Need, Long-Term Advantage
Anyone familiar with HBD will know we think a whole lot about the advantages of companies who are proactive. We truly believe in the...
Andrew Stephenson
- Dec 24, 2020
- 3 min
Top Tips For A Healthy Festive Season 2020
Make some time for shut-eye When stress and anxiety mount during the festive season, it can be hard to fall or stay asleep. But good...
Andrew Stephenson
- Dec 16, 2020
- 5 min
Wellness Program Management Lessons from the Global Pandemic
I find closing out the year offers a wonderful opportunity for reflection and learning. What did you do differently this year that you...
Andrew Stephenson
- Dec 7, 2020
- 4 min
Why 2021 Corporate Wellness Initiatives Need to Center on Mental Fitness.
Smart organizations will put proactive mental health strategies at the core of their 2021 employee wellbeing initiatives. Psychological...
Andrew Stephenson
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
For Healthier Holidays, Adopt an Attitude of Gratitude
To say 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement. For many, this winter and holiday season will be incredibly difficult. We...
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