Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about employee health, curated daily by BrightWire.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications are keeping workers healthier and reducing long-term sick leave by 17%, according to new economic research. The findings suggest these drugs could benefit both employee wellbeing and workplace productivity.
Over 80 employees from Ghana's newly independent mobile money company kicked off their year with an 8-kilometer mountain trek. The wellness initiative combined fitness, teamwork, and aerobic sessions to keep staff healthy and energized for serving customers.
A simple workplace intervention shows real promise for reducing alcohol consumption. Japanese researchers found that giving employees just one case of nonalcoholic drinks led to measurably lower drinking for up to a month.
A fitness coaching company tackled the hidden health risks of desk jobs by creating an in-house workout space for employees. The simple change transformed energy levels and productivity across the team.
Four out of five employees need alarm clocks to wake up because their natural body clocks don't match traditional work hours. Companies are starting to recognize that flexible schedules aren't just nice perks, they're biology-based solutions to a widespread workplace problem.
