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Employee Wellness Incentive Programs

Posted on 05/17/2021 2:41 pm / May 2021

Bethesda Health Group began investing in the health of our employees in 2006 to encourage the adoption of a healthier lifestyle. Our first program was comprised of a simple blood screening panel and a self-reporting health questionnaire. We also implemented a discount to all employees on our insura...

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Wellness & the Predicted Surge in Hybrid Work

Posted on 05/17/2021 2:11 pm / May 2021

The Covid-19 Pandemic has accelerated the ‘work from anywhere’ trend, and most experts believe we will not return to pre-pandemic levels of in-office work. Knowledge workers in particular were able to adjust. An early 2021 study done by McKinsey & Company, details that 80% of U.S. wo...

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From the State Director of Missouri SHRM

Posted on 05/17/2021 1:12 pm / May 2021

Last month the Missouri State Council of SHRM hosted a roundtable for HR practitioners across the state, and it was no surprise that one of the topics with the most interest was mental wellbeing. SHRM research has found that 48% of employees report being mentally and physically exhausted by the end ...

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Healthy Bytes

Posted on 05/17/2021 12:56 pm / May 2021

Your employees are your organization’s most important asset. If they are not reaching their full potential, then your company is not, either. When employees maintain healthier lifestyles, your business will experience increased productivity, engagement, and morale. This can save you up to $353...

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SHRM St. Louis Mentoring Program

Posted on 05/17/2021 12:50 pm / May 2021

In April, we launched our largest cohort of mentors and protégés in years. Eight mentoring pairs began their year-long mentoring program together with a kickoff call, hosted by committee co-chairs Rik Nemanick and Angela Louis. As we look forward to another mentoring class starting, we wou...

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on 05/17/2021 12:46 pm / May 2021

Mental health awareness month is a great time to reflect on what we are doing to keep our minds healthy. As leaders, it is also a perfect time to review what resources our organization is providing to employees to help foster their mental wellbeing. Are we giving it the same attention as we do to ph...

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Message From the President

Posted on 05/17/2021 12:00 am / May 2021

Greetings, May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. How can we support our mental health and those around us? Maintain healthy habits, foster your community, and ensure open lines of communication. Healthy habits are a cornerstone for mental health. Keeping track of your habits ensures that ...

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