It may seem like a silly question. What’s not to love about taking a break from work for a little R & R? I love everything about vacation. From researching and planning my itinerary to the anticipation that builds from the time I book the trip until I finally hit the road. I even love the packing and prep. Whether you’re heading abroad, playing tourist at home, or anything in between, who doesn’t love a vacation?
In this Expert Interview, AdvancingWellness CEO Mari Ryan and Bryan Noar discuss A recent research report that provides valuable information that is useful in building a business case for worksite well-being programs. Bryan is the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Self Help Works.
Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that starting strong can have a major impact on the success of your initiative. Building a solid business case for your project is essential. When it comes to implementing worksite well-being initiatives, putting in the time to demonstrate the benefits of your proposal up front, can pay off big time when it comes to getting buy-in from decision makers. Simply saying, “because it is the right thing to do,” won’t stand up to senior leadership scrutiny.
In this Expert Interview, AdvancingWellness CEO Mari Ryan and Megan Burns explore the relationship between employee experience and customer experience. Megan is a speaker, consultant and customer experience expert.
We’re all loyal to certain companies and brands. Whether it’s Apple, Jet Blue, Trader Joes or our local coffee shop, we tend to return to them again and again because we have a positive experience. And more often than not, it’s the employees who work for these companies who make or break our overall experience.
In this Expert Interview, AdvancingWellness CEO Mari Ryan and Dr. Dale Atkins explore kindness in the workplace and the link to well-being. Dr. Atkins is a licensed psychologist, an author, and a speaker.
Having spent my entire career in the business world, I’ve noticed that business people often function from a rational and logical perspective. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that we adopt irrational or illogical approaches. But what would happen if we consciously added more kindness and compassion to the workplace?
In this Expert Interview, AdvancingWellness CEO Mari Ryan and Nancy Board, MSW discuss mental health and the role employers play in supporting the mental health of their employees. Nancy is an expert in Employee Assistance Program operations, and is a business professional experienced in corporate health and well-being globally.
Recently, a close friend shared his secret with me. He confided that he suffered from depression and had been hospitalized for a short time. Although I felt honored that he trusted me with this very personal piece of information, I am disheartened that shame continues to make those with mental health issues feel the need to hide it.
In this Expert Interview, AdvancingWellness CEO Mari Ryan and Ed Framer, Ph.D. discuss health coaching and the role it can play in supporting behavior change. Ed is Senior Director of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Health Fitness Corporation.