Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

In 2016, the Wellness Council of America named Lance Breger as one of the Top 50 Health Promotion Professionals in the U.S. . Last year, Lance shared his recommendations for how a business leader can create a culture that supports workplace employee wellness . I bring that popular blog post back for a good reminder of his suggestions. Lance Breger Question : What are two to three things a leader can do to create a culture of wellness at their workplace? Lance : Living   by example is the single very greatest thing a leader can do to create a culture of wellness. Be the change you want to see in the workplace. Even the small wellness efforts are noticed like bringing a water bottle to meetings, making good food choices, leaving the office on-time, unplugging on weekends, using a standing desk and taking the stairs.  Question : What else can a leader do to demonstrate he/she values wellness for their employees? Lance : A leader can nam...

In 2016, the Wellness Council of America named Lance Breger as one of the Top 50 Health Promotion Professionals in the U.S. . Today, Lance shares his recommendations for how a business leader can create a culture that supports workplace employee wellness . Lance Breger Question : What are two to three things a leader can do to create a culture of wellness at their workplace? Lance : Living   by example is the single very greatest thing a leader can do to create a culture of wellness. Be the change you want to see in the workplace. Even the small wellness efforts are noticed like bringing a water bottle to meetings, making good food choices, leaving the office on-time, unplugging on weekends, using a standing desk and taking the stairs.  Question : What else can a leader do to demonstrate he/she values wellness for their employees? Lance : A leader can name health and well-being as a core value of the company, department and even team. This can be posi...

  Last month, the   Kansas City Business Journal   published its list of   2013 Best Places To Work Companies   in the Kansas City metro.  As you review the winning companies profiles (the publication's October 4, 2013 issue), you'll notice that wellness and fitness programs and perks are common among this year's winners.   For example: Health center   - Burns & McDonnell Subsidized fitness club memberships   - DEG; Ryan LLC Monthly massage therapist visits   - FishNet Security Inc. No-cost 15 fruit and vegetable "brain foods" every day   - Genesys Systems Integrator Fitness facility   - Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa; Henderson Engineers Inc.; Plattform Advertising Inc. Healthy snacks in general gathering rooms   - Tortoise Capital Advisors LLC Wellness and fitness events   - Lockton Cos., Kansas City Employee Benefits S tand-up workstations spread throughout the office   - Netsmart Technolo...