If you are stressed, and you are eating, are you stress eating? Stress eating is a common problem that affects many people, especially those who spend a significant amount of time at work. According to recent statistics, an estimated 70% of meals are consumed at work, which can have a significant impact on both mental […]
Alicia Mandel offers expert HR insights on creating intentional workplace cultures in this Think Human not Resources series article. In most cases what’s good for the individual employee is good for the organization. When the organization cares for its employees – the employees are simply more open to using their discretionary effort to care for […]
November As the leaves begin to fall and we feel the call of cozy fires and warm smells from the kitchen, we turn our hearts and minds to reflect on the year and find the sparks of kindness and gratefulness that will keep us warm through the winter. A time to appreciate family and celebrate […]
Employee benefits have gotten a boost in recent years, with employers including everything from tuition assistance to vacation perks in their hiring packages. Not only do these benefits tend to increase loyalty, employees are also often more productive when their stressors are reduced. If you’re thinking of taking a second look at your company’s benefits […]
To kick off the new year, garten has partnered with professional bodybuilder, mechanical engineer, and lifestyle coach Nimai Delgado of Vedge Nutrition to bring you a 100% plant-based snack box—complete with some of Nimai’s favorite snacks and two types of Vedge Nutrition organic protein powder. We interviewed Nimai and asked him to share what his top tips for health, fitness, and […]
ACTIVATE Becoming physically active is a great way to gain stress management skills and promote overall well being. Pair your activities with goals or challenges and you’ll be excelling in no time. Remember folks, consistency is key here so ease into it. Some great activities to try that are free and easy to start include […]
While corporate gifts can easily become just more “stuff” with someone else’s logo on it that’ll never get used, there are actually many fun, useful, and heartfelt ways to express your gratitude in the business world. Whether it’s seasonal gift-giving, a ‘thanks for taking a meeting with me’, or ‘you’re a valued part of my […]
While a vaccine seems to be just around the corner, and with the resurgence in COVID in many places around the country, companies are still largely in a work-from-home scenario. However, some essential services or highly regulated jobs that cannot be remote long-term are already returning to on-site work. With an increasing hybrid of workplace […]
In some parts of the U.S., it’s been a growing trend for companies to offer snacks and drinks for their employees in the office. Some companies even offer full, gourmet catered office meals on a daily basis. The pandemic in 2020 has no doubt changed where we physically work, but companies have still found creative […]