New Year's Resolution Tips for Your Business
If you haven't thought to make New Year's resolutions for your business, 2024 is the year to start! Explore five tips from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on setting and keeping business resolutions.
3 Resolutions to Become a Better Manager in 2016
Make this the year that you become a better manager, develop a stronger employee base, and create a more meaningful and thriving workplace. If it sounds like too much to tackle in a year's time, look at these three simple resolutions you can make today, and use them as inspiration for your year ahead.
Merchandise Monday: A New You for the New Year!
It's the last Merchandise Monday of 2014 and we'd like to leave you with a few items to assist with your New Year's resolutions! This is actually a repost from earlier this year, but it included some great items and, as always, we've got plenty more to add come January 1!
Whether your goal is to lose weight, get in shape, eat healthier, save money or spend more time with your family, Hinda's ever-growing assortment of merchandise has everything you need to turn your resolutions into lifelong habits.
So enjoy the last few days of 2014 and we'll see you in the New Year!
Merchandise Monday: Sticking with Your New Year’s Resolutions
According to three different sources resulting from a quick Google search, “losing weight” is the most common New Year’s resolution. With two weeks of 2014 under our collective belt, it’s safe to say our resolutions are going strong, right? No? Need a little motivation? Well, Hinda’s here to help!
A new year means new fitness DVDs, equipment and books have been added to our award assortment. Check out a few of these great items that will help you stay on track and motivated to reach your goals!
Gaiam® Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30
Get ripped with America's toughest trainer! Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30 is a comprehensive 30-day diet and exercise plan designed to get you in the best shape of your life! Who needs a gym when you’ve got your own personal trainer?
Health Mark Alumilite Trekking Pole
The Trekking Pole combines the qualities of an environmentally friendly, lightweight, durable trekking pole with all the features of a high-end pedometer. The patented sensor housed within the walking tip counts your steps each time the pole contacts the ground, and the LED unit boldly displays the time, steps taken, total distance and calories burned. Reach new heights with your fitness routine!
Oregon Scientific® Heart Rate Monitor
This easy-to-use, compact heart rate monitor is a watch with basic heart rate measurement and calories burned features. With a simple tap on the lens, you can change the readouts to display relevant information. The included chest belt transmitter is worn comfortably against the skin to pick up heart signals and sends them wirelessly to the watch. Track your stats to reach your fitness goals!
The Book Company “Eat Move Sleep” by Tom Rath
From the author of “StrengthsFinder 2.0,” “How Full Is Your Bucket?,” “Strengths Based Leadership” and “Wellbeing” comes a transformative book and online application that will improve your health for years to come. Quietly managing a serious illness for more than 20 years, Tom has assembled a wide range of information on the impact of eating, moving and sleeping. A New York Times Bestseller.
Your Monthly Check-Up: New Year, New You!
The holidays are a time for indulgence, but once they’re over many people resolve to cut back on sweets and fatty foods, reach for the fruits and veggies and spend more time at the gym. With the New Year upon us, it’s the perfect time to take a look at what your workplace provides by way of health and wellness initiatives.
“Employers are realizing that wellness initiatives represent a solid business strategy with myriad benefits,” says Tom Mason, President of the Alliance for a Healthier Minnesota, in the Small Business Trends article “Employers Say Wellness Programs Work” by Rieva Lesonsky.
The article points to a study conducted by the Alliance for a Healthier Minnesota called “The State of Workplace Wellness in America.” According to the study:
Business leaders nationwide and in six states were polled to find out what they thought of workplace wellness programs and what challenges they faced in implementing them. Three-fourths of respondents said community-based networks of business leaders would be useful resources to learn about workplace wellness initiatives and share information and ideas.
The article cites that some of the benefits of these programs include lower healthcare costs and reduced workers’ comp claims, boosts in productivity, lower absenteeism rates and the overall enjoyment employees experience from living healthier lives. More than half of employers in the survey already had workplace wellness programs in place, and the majority (92 percent) stated that improving employee health was their most important goal, followed by reducing healthcare costs, according to Lesonsky’s article.
If your company has yet to establish a wellness program for its employees, now is the time to do so, and Lesonsky outlines some steps in her article that you can take to make implementation a little easier:
1. Lead the Way – Model positive habits yourself instead of taking the “Do as I say, not as I do” approach.
2. Designate a Leader – Put someone in charge of the wellness plan and give them a budget and time frame to work with.
3. Make it Relevant – Ensure your new initiative is tailored to your company’s culture and your employees’ needs.
4. Involve your Insurance Company – Check and see if your carrier offers corporate wellness plans or reduced rates on classes or gym memberships – or have someone come out and talk to your staff about healthy lifestyle options.
The ways in which you can create a healthier environment at your company are nearly endless, and all it takes is a few steps to get your employees engaged in their own wellness and moving toward a lifetime of health and happiness. Why not make your workplace wellness initiation your new year’s resolution?