Epic list of podcasts to kick off 2019
If you're just joining the party, here's an excellent resource for a beginner's guide to podcasts. Podcasts are rapidly emerging - hundreds of thousands to filter through. You can get lost in algorithmic suggestions, search engines or a stockpile of colleague recommendations. Just when you find a nice podcast to couple down with, new episodic concepts are flooding our earbuds. Our LifeDojo team of podcast junkies have been sharing recommendations internally for years. Veteran or newbie aside, you'll love our…
Topics: happiness, mental health, mindfulness, podcasts, stress reduction, wellbeing
The 5 Pillars of Employee Behavior Change: Pillar #5
You have high hopes for your employee wellbeing program—you’re going to motivate and inspire your employees to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking… well, the list goes on and on. And while you may have good intentions, if you’re like the majority of HR and benefits leaders, you’ve probably seen a bit of a gap between your hopes and reality. It can be hard to get the numbers you’d like to see for enrollment and participation—not to mention lasting engagement…
The 5 Pillars of Employee Behavior Change: Pillar #4
You have high hopes for your employee wellbeing program—you’re going to motivate and inspire your employees to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking… well, the list goes on and on. And while you may have good intentions, if you’re like the majority of HR and benefits leaders, you’ve probably seen a bit of a gap between your hopes and reality. It can be hard to get the numbers you’d like to see for enrollment and participation—not to mention lasting engagement…
Topics: behavior change, CBT, coaching, communication, company culture, employee wellbeing, PCT
The 5 Pillars of Employee Behavior Change: Pillar #3
You have high hopes for your employee wellbeing program—you’re going to motivate and inspire your employees to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking… well, the list goes on and on. And while you may have good intentions, if you’re like the majority of HR and benefits leaders, you’ve probably seen a bit of a gap between your hopes and reality. It can be hard to get the numbers you’d like to see for enrollment and participation—not to mention lasting engagement…
3 Science-Backed Steps to Better Workplace Communication
I’m about to share a truth that may be a little hard to hear, but it needs to be said. Most of us are really bad at communicating—especially at work. There’s a reason why it’s so hard to communicate well in the workplace: We have to navigate the fine line between professional and social as well as the complex relationships we have with our coworkers. But communication is such a big part of the employee experience that it can’t be…
The 5 Pillars of Employee Behavior Change: Pillar #2
You have high hopes for your employee wellbeing program—you’re going to motivate and inspire your employees to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking… well, the list goes on and on. And while you may have good intentions, if you’re like the majority of HR and benefits leaders, you’ve probably seen a bit of a gap between your hopes and reality. It can be hard to get the numbers you’d like to see for enrollment and participation—not to mention lasting engagement…
The Grassroots Approach to Employee Wellbeing—And Why it Works
The ideal version of employee wellbeing looks something like this: You have an engaged, enthusiastic workforce where employees are excited to come to work and have plenty of strategies to maintain their physical and mental health. And most of us have launched employee wellbeing programs with that very expectation. Unfortunately, we often find that reality is a stark contrast to our idealized vision. We don’t get the enrollment or engagement we’d hoped for, and we see our employees revert back…
The 5 Pillars of Employee Behavior Change: Pillar #1
You have high hopes for your employee wellbeing program—you’re going to motivate and inspire your employees to eat healthier, exercise more, quit smoking… well, the list goes on and on. And while you may have good intentions, if you’re like the majority of HR and benefits leaders, you’ve probably seen a bit of a gap between your hopes and reality. It can be hard to get the numbers you’d like to see for enrollment and participation—not to mention lasting engagement…
The Case for Investing in Employee Wellbeing Coaching
What’s the first thing you feel like doing after having a frustrating day at work? Coming home and complaining to your spouse, roommate, or best friend, right? Commiseration and validation of our emotions feels good, and usually brings us closer to others when we feel like they understand our experiences or feelings. While you’re actually at work, though, it can be difficult to share your emotions in an appropriate or constructive way. You may worry that venting frustration, anger, or disappointment could…
Person-Centered Therapy vs. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: What’s the Difference?
(Click Here to work directly with a PCT coach on the health goal of your choosing) If you’re like most people, you’ve probably struggled with some sort of behavior change, like exercising more regularly, better managing stress, or eating more healthfully. There are many benefits to working with someone else, whether it’s a therapist, counselor, or coach. While there is a relational quality to all types of counseling (a client/patient must want to talk and share with their therapist, after…
Topics: behavior change, CBT, coaching, employee wellbeing, employee wellness, habit change, PCT
